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Description: | An incomplete, cast copper alloy S shaped strap fitting of Post-Medieval date, either AD 1550 - 1700 or AD 1800 - 1950. It is of the zoomorphic 'snake' type, having an animal head at one end and tapering to a pointed tail at the other. There is a central ridge on both faces, running from the side of the head to the tail. Above this ridge is a pattern of closely spaced, transverse grooves; below it is a pattern of small V shaped ridges, boh representing scales. The head has a rounded snout with a groove in the lower half representing the mouth, circular pellet eyes and a slightly raised moulding behind the eyes, perhaps representing laid back ears. The fitting has a dark brown patina. It is 39.6mm long, 19.2mm wide and 6.3mm thick. 13.58g. Compare LVPL-FF145E and SWYOR-38389C.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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