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Unique ID: SF-4EBB8B
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete cast copper-alloy composite strap end dating to the Medieval period, c. 1350-1450. The strap end is composed of three elements: two outer plates and an internal forked spacer connected by means of two circular-sectioned copper-alloy rivets (which survive in situ). Each plate demonstrates a slightly tapering rectangular upper section, which abruptly waists to form a devolved cruciform/fleur de lis shaped terminal-a rivet is sited respectively in the apex of the plate and at the midpoint of the terminal. The front face of the strap-end demonstrates incised decoration in the form of four rectangular panels (one at the top of the plate, two at its midpoint and one just before the terminal) as well as compass-drawn circular motifs inbetween the first/second and third/fourth of the former. In the middle of these circular designs are five small circular apertures broadly arranged in a cruciform pattern. Preserved in good condition with an even green patina, it measures 56.91mm in length, 15.88mm wide at its upper edge and 3.29mm thick at its midpoint. It weighs 6.62g.
No exact parallel for this strap end could be found. However, it is similar to other examples with thinned terminals (c.f NMS-F736AA on the PAS database and published by Egan-2007, p. 135, no. 1534) though the combination of incised and openwork decoration is unusual.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1350
Date to: Circa AD 1450
Quantity: 1
Length: 56.91 mm
Width: 15.88 mm
Thickness: 3.29 mm
Weight: 6.62 g
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd September 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: Multiple
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