2000-11-17 00:00:00 Sally Worrell sworrell 2011-02-24 12:18:32 Daniel Pett dpett HAMP548 STRAP FITTING Polyhedral - essentially cubic with facetted corners resulting in fourteen flat surfaces. Circular holes through the centre of the upper and lower surfaces and the four largest surfaces. A separate D-shaped suspension loop is attached to the upper surface loosely. Apart from the upper and lower surfaces, all surfaces are decorated with engraved borders with curving foliate or linear designs in the form of engraved zigzags. The designs on the larger diamond-shaped sides match; those on the smaller triangular sides follow no pattern. Polyhedral - essentially cubic with facetted corners resulting in fourteen flat surfaces. Circular holes through the centre of the upper and lower surfaces and the four largest surfaces. A separate D-shaped suspension loop is attached to the upper surface loosely. Apart from the upper and lower ... The function of swivels is a little unclear as few examples are known. They were attached to one end of a lead or harness equipment to allow strap movement and flexibility. One example in the British Museum's collection is Iikely to have been attached to a dog's lead. Copper alloy Cast MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL 1300 1400 35 Other Good 2000-11-17 00:00:00 HAMPSHIRE WINCHESTER POINT( ) From Map SU42NW SU4126 29.06.2003 Metal detector 1 FASW Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2000 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.