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Description: | Part of a Medieval copper-alloy composite strap-end.The piece represents the lower portion of a strap-end which has been constructed from a series of joined plates. The largest surviving piece is that of the central plate, whose straight sides converge towards the bottom, where on either side a semicircular cut-out extends into two projections. Part of one of an original two outer plates survives, its form mirroring that of the central plate. Both plates extend downwards, forming an acorn-shaped terminal. Examination of the cross section of this terminal indicates that its three-dimensional form was achieved through the use of seven joined plates.Length: 39.6mm; width: 18mm; thickness (terminal): 7.9mm; weight: 8.3g.The nature of the construction of this strap-end is unusual; however, its general form is consistent with a Medieval date. Several strap-ends with acorn-shaped or collared knops were found in excavations in London, in contexts ranging from the mid 14th to mid 15th centuries (Egan and Pritchard 1991: 143 - 145, nos. 676 - 684).
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