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Description: | A copper alloy composite strap end of Medieval date. The object is tongue shaped in plan and rectangular in cross-section. The object consists of two sheets of which one is incomplete riveted together. The strap end has a central rounded projection at its terminal or rounded end. A single rivet remains in-situ at the rounded end while at the opposite end of the object the rivet is missing. A small amount of silvering is visible around the vacant rivet hole. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Similar examples can be found in Egan and Pritchard, (1991), p147.Measurements: 34.17mm in length, 15.41mm in width, 2.78mm thick and 4.9g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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