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Description: | A fragment of a cast copper alloy harness fitting or strap junction, dating to the 11th Century AD. The fitting is incomplete with only part of the central openwork loop and one of the arms surviving. A small decorative knop extends from top of the loop. The breaks are all worn suggesting that this fitting snapped in antiquity. This distinctive Anglo-Scandinavian form of loop is found on several forms of artefact and could have broken off a bit link, harness link or cheek piece (Williams 2007.)
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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