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Description: | A copper-alloy strap loop of Medieval date.The frame is trapezoidal in plan and has sides of rectangular section, the widest point being the longer, slightly bowed vertical outer side. The width decreases towards the other vertical side, from the centre of which projects outwards an integral rivet of oval section. The piece measures 13.4mm long, 11.9mm wide, up to 1.5mm thick and weighs 0.66g.Several similar strap loops were found in excavations in London, in layers dating from the late 13th to late 14th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 233-235). It is thought that they served to secure loose straps on clothing.
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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