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Description: | A copper alloy Post Medieval hooked fitting probably dating from AD 1600 - 1800. It is a bar which is rectangular in cross-section which is bent into an arch. The front piece extends downwards and swells into an oval anthropomorphic decorative panel. Below the bulge, the bar tapers again and then teminates in a rounded knop. The top of the oval panel is demarcated by a raised transverse bar. The decoration is in the form of a moulded human figure in relief. The standing figure faces left and may be advancing left.The arm at the back of the arch has broken off. The break is patinated. The whole fitting is 50mm long, 9.1mm wide and 15mm thick. 8.51g.Various similar objects have been recorded on the database including HAMP-F08F81, ESS-7F3AF2, SOM-895C28, HAMP-A9F943, and BH-FCFE73. Many have humanoid decoration, some depicting a naked figure, or Eros or Cupid. They are variously interpreted as part of naval uniform or a sword belt fitting.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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