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Description: | An incomplete cast (or probably wrought) copper alloy strap end, of Medieval dating (13th to 14th Centuries AD).The strap end consists of a probable back plate of a composite strap end. The strap end is sub rectangular in plan, and flat in profile. The strap end has been constructed from two sets of paired plates, one set at the base and one set at the top. The lower set consist of a decorative end, in a vague zoomorphic style. It is sub rectangular, with a rounded base. The upper surface has two semi circular notches taken out of it. Three diagonal lines are present on the tip. Above this is a circle, which holds the junction between the two sets of paired plates. The upper set were both rectangular in plan, with a central extension going into the lower set. Only the back plate of the upper set remains. The front plate is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. The reverse of the strap end is plain and undecorated.The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Some minor traces of surface pitting are present, probably caused by soil conditions in the original burial environment.The strap end measures 33.57mm in length, 8.96mm wide and 3.26mm thick. It weighs 2.0 grams.Similar style strap ends, made from paired copper alloy sheets, are consistent with Late Medieval dating (1350 to 1400 AD).
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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