Record ID: LEIC-C75607
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Copper-alloy strap end fragment, .Length 31mm, width 28mm, thickness 4mm, weight, 11.03 grams. The object is sub rectangular in form and cross section and forms the central part of a "lyre-shaped" openwork strap end. The lower part consisted of a rectangular inscribed plate and attachments and is missing. In the centre of the "lyre" element is the figure of St Christopher, robed, holding the Boy Jesus on his shoulders standing between two apertures, one side is missing on this fragment, as is his upper body and Jesus. The side that is present consists of four moulded round…
Created on: Thursday 11th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2018
Spatial data recorded.