A complete copper-alloy swivel strap fitting of medieval date c.AD 1100-1500. The fitting comprises a D-shaped loop with moulded terminals to either side of the lower bar. The terminals possibly represent stylised forward facing beasts though are extremely worn. The lower bar opens to an ovate collar with an integral circular sectioned shaft protruding from the centre of the lower edge.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The swivel is 31.7mm long, 25.8mm wide, 10.7mm thick and weighs 12.6g.
Similar fittings have been recorded with the PAS, including YORYM-AF13C3, LEIC-1CBC1B, LIN-26C9BD, SF-8C64EA, BH-F91D77, and DENO-D14C32.
Swivel mechanisms such as this were employed for a variety of functions during the medieval period as strap fittings and as such a specific function cannot be attributed to them, but it is suggested that they may have formed part of a lead for pets. The stylised zoomorphic terminals are a typical feature of such objects.
A complete copper-alloy swivel strap fitting of medieval date c.AD 1100-1500. The fitting comprises a D-shaped loop with moulded terminals to either side of the lower bar. The terminals possibly represent stylised forward facing beasts though are extremely worn. The lower bar opens to an ovate collar with an integral circular sectioned shaft protruding from the centre of the lower edge.
The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The swivel is 31.7mm long, 25.8mm wide, 10.7mm thick and weighs 12.6g.
Similar fittings have been recorded with the PAS, including YORYM-AF13C3, LEIC-1CBC1B, LIN-26C9BD, SF-8C64EA, BH-F91D77, and DENO-D14C32.
Swivel mechanisms such as this were employed for a variety of functions during the medieval period as strap fittings and as such a specific function cannot be attributed to them, but it is suggested that they may have formed part of a lead for pets. The stylised zoomorphic terminals are a typical feature of such objects.
A RDF representation of YORYM-BD6741
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YORYM-BD6741
YORYM-BD6741
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The Trustees of the British Museum
The Trustees of the British Museum
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A thumbnail image of YORYM-BD6741
Copper alloy
Primary material of object
Complete
25.8
Width
31.7
Length
10.7
Thickness
12.6
Weight
By Attribution 3.0
The period from for the object
Attribute as courtesy of the British Museum
A full resolution image of YORYM-BD6741
1100
1500
Classification of object