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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy two part strap end, of Late Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1450).The strap end is broadly sub-rectangular in both plan and cross section. The longitudinal edges are bevelled and taper from the widest - strap end to a blunted terminal. The strap end is formed from two parts a cast front plate and a sheet metal back plate. The back-plate forms a < shape; this would attach to a leather strap. This is secured by a single copper alloy rivet which pierces the lower face. There is no evidence of either cast or incised decoration.The strap end measures 27.19 mm in length, 9.79 mm wide and 4.81 mm thick. The metal is 1.35 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g.The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an uneven surface patina. The surface patina has flaked away in a couple of areas, leaving lighter green areas. These areas should be regularly monitored for signs of active copper corrosion occurring (a bright green powdery residue). To reduce the risk of this happening, the strap end should be stored in a sealed air tight, dry box, such as a sealed tupperware box, lined with acid free tissue paper and silica gel.A similar two part strap end, with a cast front plate and a sheet back plate, has been recorded on the PAS database as HESH-8457E2 and has been dated to the Late Medieval period (AD 1300 to AD 1450).
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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