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Description: | Medieval strap fitting in the form of two linked elements. At the top is a D-shaped frame with flat horizontal bar and curved upper edge, 'D' shaped in section with a flattened inner edge. The frame narrows before the curving upper edge creating pointed proejctions at the end of the horizontal bar. The bar widens to a central oval section, through which is a circular perforation. The second element, a pendent loop, is contained within this hole, the loose fit allowing it to rotate freely. The loop consists of a circular sectioned vertical bar with widened end to keep it within the hole of the top element. The bar then expands to a trapezoidal collar from which a loop extends, circular in plan and 'D' shaped in section with a flattened inner edge.The swivel measures 22.9mm in length, 13.6mm in width at the lower half and 5.8mm at the suspension loop. The loop is 9.1mm in diametre and the fitting is 4.6mm in thickness and weighs 2.16g.Similar swivels are well represented on this database, e.g. BH-619211.
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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