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Description: | A complete copper alloy horse harness fitting of medieval date. The object comprises a sub-rectangular plate with an integral elongated fluted plate and is bent at a 100 degree angle. Four rivet holes are present in each corner of the rectangular plate and there is a single rivet hole in the centre of the fluted plate. The upper surface of the rectangular plate is decorated with a large central rose design while the lower plate is cross-hatched. A chunky circular sectioned hook extends centrally from the lower edge of the plate. The reverse is undecorated. The metal has a blackish-green patina and is worn. The strap fitting is 48mm long, 19.4mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 18g.
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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