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Description: | An incomplete strap fitting of medieval date. The fitting consists of a strip of copper alloy which is folded over forming a loop at one end. At the opposite open end, the object flares outwards on each face, with each face held together by two incomplete copper alloy rivets. Patches of mid-green patina adhere to the redish brown surface.The fitting is likely to have formed part of a strap fitting possibly for use with a harness. A more complete example which can be found on the PAS database is LVPL-5E2671, https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/768991 or SUSS-492543 https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/385160The rivets which are sheet metal rolled rivets suggest a date of c. AD1200 - 1500.Dimensions: 30mm in length, 10mm in width, 6mm thick, 2.9g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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