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Description: | A complete copper alloy belt fitting of post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped with a flattened ovate cross-section and has one moulded zoomorphic, possible serpentine or dragonesque, terminal. The terminal has dot in annulet eyes, an elongated snout with incised lips and feather-like ears along the top of the head. The body of the beast is decorated with scales or feathers denoted by repeated U-shaped panels. The opposite end terminates in a pointed tail.The metal has a dark-reddish-brown patina and is worn. The fitting is 38.9mm long, 18mm wide, 3.3mm thick and weighs 8g.Early S-shaped fasteners such as this appear on portraits of the early post-medieval period and are often associated with sword-belts. In the 17th century however they appear to fall out of fashion only to regain popularity in the early 18th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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