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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy buckle of medieval date. The buckle is a single looped D-shape with a narrowed and offset strap bar. The upper surface of the outer curved edge is decorated with a worn and indistinct design while the reverse is undecorated. A rectangular plate remains looped around the strap bar and the upper surface is decorated with an indistinct incised design. The reverse of the plate is undecorated and a single rivet is present centrally which can be seen on both sides. The metal has a mid greyish-green patina and is worn. The buckle is 47.3mm long, 32.2mm wide, 5mm thick and weighs 9.g.Similar examples aree illustrated in Whitehead, p.19 and are dated to circa AD 1250 - 1500.
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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