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Description: | A post-Medieval copper-alloy clothing fastener.The piece consists of a flat-sectioned plate with an oval central area, around the perimeter of which are several projections. At one end is a rectangular frame flanked by a pair of perforated lugs. At the opposite end of the plate, there is a three-lobed projection, the outermost lobe of which is also perforated. Half way along the plate are two opposing lugs, both of which are unperforated. The upper surface of the plate has a relief-moulded design, possibly in the form of a forward-facing anthropomorphic mask or, alternatively, a foliate scrollwork pattern. The design is surrounded by two beaded borders. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the piece have been tinned or silvered.Dimensions: 38.3mm long, 22.3mm wide, 2.6mm thick. Weight: 9.2g.This piece represents one half of a belt clasp and would have operated in conjunction with a hooked fitting, such as BH-F10D12. Similar pieces are also illustrated by Brian Read (2008: 175-177). The form of this example suggests a date of 16th or 17th century.
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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