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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval (1066-1500) two-piece swivel, consisting of one of probably originally two oval frames each with an oval cross-sectioned D-shaped loop ending in zoomorphic terminals attached to a solid flattened hemispherical centre from which extends the integral bolt. It measures 25.64mm long, 24.97mm wide and 12.02mm thick. It weighs 12.05g.The animal moulding is stylized with prominent brow ridge (decorated with vertical groove) and long snout stepped below. The mouth clasps the flattened-hemispherical centrepiece (max.thickness). The integral bolt is c.5mm long, 5.28mm in diameter and swells to a globular terminal 5.73mm in diameter.Such swivels were used on a range of strap fittings including animal leashes, hanging purses and sword belt fittings and were probably in use for the entire Medieval period. For a complete example cf. SUSS-580847.
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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