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Description: | An incomplete and damaged cast copper alloy strap fitting or belt mount, dating to the medieval period. The mount is long with a sub-rectangular frame with a narrowed and tapering projection at one end - the opposing end (now missing) would have reflected the extant end. The mount is slightly domed and a rivet hole is placed near the shoulder. A small amount of gilding survives. Belt decorations were very common throughout the medieval period but it is unclear whether they were worn by humans or whether the adorned animal harnesses. This example dates from the 13th to 14th century AD.
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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