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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy 'socketed hook' strap fitting of Early Medieval date, circa AD 1000 - 1100. The object consists of an openwork circular-sectioned socket, expanded on the front into a convex, sub-lozenge shaped plate. Two integral arms extend from the socket, one at the front and one at the back, and taper to converge and form a conical terminal with blunted end. The metal has a dark brownish-green patina and is worn. The object is 38mm long, 13.3mm in diameter at the widest point, 3.4mm thick and weighs 6.2g.Numerous similar examples have been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. See SF-F90718 primarily for other cited examples and also SF-FCF566 and SF-FD3563.
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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