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Description: | One half of a cast copper alloy belt fitting, probably a sword belt hanger, c. 16th-17th centuries AD. The upper portion of the object consists of a rectangular bar, which is triangular in cross-section with two integrally-cast rectangular-sectioned rivets protruding from the flat reverse surface. Below this on the outer face is a small horizontally protruding ridge, underneath which is an arrow-shaped shaft, which has been curved on itself towards the front to create a hook. The arrow-shaped shaft-end has a blunt, not pointed, end. The entire outer surface of the object bears traces of gilding and the outer edges of the arrow-shaped end may have been incised to emphasise their shape. The object meaures 34.4 mm long, 9 mm wide (at top), 8.5 mm maximum width (at hook end), 9.2 mm maximum thickness (with rivet) and weighs 9.2 grams. Cf.: Read 2008, 'Hooked-Clasps & Eyes', p. 225, no. 808.It is suggested by Read (Ibid) that such hooked mounts were used as part of sword belt fittings; however, it is possible that they were used for similar purposes elsewhere.
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