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Description: | An incomplete Late Early-Medieval (Anglo-Scandinavian) to Medieval cast copper-alloy bridle bit link (1000-1100).The bit link is convex on the upper face and flat at the rear. It is composed of two loops joined by a bar. Both loops are incomplete and one is larger than the other. Close to one loop there is a circular boss. This link is similar to one described and illustrated in 'Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings' (Williams 2007: 4, fig. 5). Unlike the example in Williams, this bit link does not have knobbed decoration.This bridle bit is drab reddish brown and green and the breaks are abraded.Length: 41.6mm; width: 15.8mm; thickness: 6.2mm. Weight: 6.98g.Compare with examples: HAMP-278973; NMS-AAA8D7; SUR-692332; SUR-7FF768 and WILT-C290F4.Williams, D. 2007. Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings. Finds Research Group AD 700-1700, Datasheet 39.
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