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Description: | A copper-alloy object of uncertain funtion. The artefact seems to be complete having no obvious breaks although worn in places. The item weighs 8.56g. Object takes the form of an oval loop with 'D' shaped section, the base of which has a width of 5.84mm and thickness of 1.88mm. The internal diameters of the oval hoop are 13.44mm x 9.19mm. At the top of the hoop the object tapers from the shoulders towards the tip. The artefact has a total length of 29.45mm. At the end opposite the hoop there are four small projecting knops projecting away from the object at right angles and a single knop projecting from the centre of the four in line with the body of the artefact. These five knops seem quite worn.Discussion: This is artefact is likely to be of Medieval date, c.11th to 12th century. David Williams thinks that this is "not a buckle but some kind of eye attachment and not very hard wearing".
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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