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Description: | A copper-alloy gilded probably medieval strap fitting. The fitting is probably a strap union or strap distributor, it is formed of three connected sections which consist of a central loop, broadly rectangular in place with an expanded central section and recessed bars with knopped terminals to act as a rest for the loops. The loops are identical with a rectangular gilded front face, with a projection which expands towards the terminal, the projection has been bent inwards so that it is parallel to the front face and connected with a rivet forming a loop which is connected to the central loop. One face of the central loop is gilded, the gilding on the central and outer loops is worn in places.The strap fitting has a mid green patina with patches of the mid brown metal visible in places.The strap fitting is 41.1mm in length, 9.25mm wide, 7.1mm thick and weighs 4.26 grams.
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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