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Description: | A fragment from a cast copper alloy fitting, probably from a later Early-Medieval / Anglo-Scandinavian harness, either a bit link or cheek piece. The fragment consists of an oval loop with a bar attached to one side. The loop is a quarter circle in cross section, with the rounded edge from the front to the outer edge. The bar is 'D' shaped in cross section with a rounded face and a flat rear. The bar bulges outwards slightly to form a boss at the end furthest from the loop. Beyond this is a well abraded, old break where the link would have attached to the rest of the fitting.The bare metal is red brown under a dark green patina.Length: 25.1 mm, Width: 16.9 mm, Thickness: 3.7mm. Weight: 3.32 gramsA similar fragment is SOM-EE3642. This fragment may of come from a bit link like SUSS-03B786 or a cheek piece like NMS-62CD20
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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