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Description: | A medieval lead alloy button dating AD 1350-1450. The button is flat and circular with an integral circular loop on the back. The loop has been slightly distorted and the casting seem is still visible. There is a moulded letter M decoration with laurels either side on the front. There are four pellets beneath and one above the letter. Based on the style of the M, this button likely dates between AD 1350-1450 (Willemsen and Ernst, 127 fig. 142).Dimensions: diameter: 9.84 mm; length of suspension loop: 8.41 mm; weight: 0.82g.Reference: Willemsen, A. and Ernst, M. 2012. Hundreds of...Medieval Chic in Metal: Decorative mounts on belts and purses from the Low Countries, 1300-1600. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Zwolle
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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