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Description: | A near complete Medieval copper-alloy belt or strap mount in the form of a stylised scallop shell. The detail of the shell surface is depicted with radiating grooves. a single circular rivet with corroded backplate projects from the centre of the mount. A mount of similar form from a 15th century context is illustrated in Egan and Pritchard's, 'Dress Accessories' 1991, p.200-201, number 1083. The scallop shell symbol indicates a possible connection with Christianity and the act of pilgrimage. Dated c.1300-1500.
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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