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Description: | A copper alloy Early Medieval harness link dating from the eleventh century. It consists of a bar which is D shaped in cross-section, with a triangular loop at one end. This has worn knops at each corner. At the other end of the bar is an incomplete matching loop. In the centre of the bar is a circular domed boss, with worn knops projecting to the sides. The boss is hollow behind. The breaks are worn and the patina is dark green but patcy, over reddish brown metal. This type of object is Anglo-Scandinavian. Compare the items in Finds Research Group Datasheet number 39 by D. Williams, and HAMP-BA3DB3 and SWYOR-711EF4. The harness fitting is 62.5mm long, 26.3mm wide and 9.6mm thick. 21.07g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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