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Description: | Medieval copper alloy belt mount of mid to late 14th century dateThe mount is of domed, sexfoil form, secured with a single separate rivet through a central hole, now missing (with a maximum width of 13.8mm, an overall depth of 3.9mm, a thickness of 0.1mm and a weight of 0.5g). Each the petals of the sexfoil are formed by pressed radiating grooves. The centre is raised with a circular aperture (of 1.7mm diameter) to accommodate the missing rivet. The surface has a dark-green patina.Belt mounts of similar form and type were recovered from excavations in London (Egan & Pritchard, 1991, p 187) from contexts dated to between 1350 and 1400.1. Egan G. & Pritchard F. 1991; Medieval Finds from Excavations in London: 3; Dress Accessories; Museum Of London
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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