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Description: | A copper alloy medieval strap fitting, possibly a strap distributor dating to the period c. AD 1200 - 1500. The strap fitting consists of a D-shaped frame decorated on the obverse with a series of punched dots arranged in two parallel lines around the edge of the frame. On the inner edge of the frame there is a small knop on the flat side of the D-shape. At the rounded edge of the frame there is a tapering triangular projection with a rounded tip. This features moulded, possibly zoomorphic decoration which consists of a groove at the apex of the D-shaped frame flanked on either side by a punched circular recess. Below this are two lozengiform mouldings each of which has an incised groove running around the edge.The strap fitting measures 24.12mm in length, 14.07mm maximum width, 2.86mm minimum width, is 3.01mm thick and weighs 1.67g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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