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Description: | A medieval or post medieval copper alloy strap fitting, possibly relating to a sword-belt hook or for suspending a purse; dating to the period c. AD 1300 - 1600. The object comprises a length of copper alloy rod, D-shaped in profile, which is cast into a rectangular loop at one end. The rod then projectrs from the bottom of the loop and is bent in a U-shape before straightening out. The tip is then bent inwards at a right-angle. The object has a worn brown and green patina. Such objects often show traces of decoration, however, none is visible on this example.Similar examples on the database include HAMP-621399. A similar, but more highly decorated example is discussed by Read, B, 2008, p. 214, no. 771 and is dated to the 13th to 15th centuries.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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