Record ID: NMS-809D31
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Non-symmetrical double oval buckle, central bar projects slightly beyond frame, narrowed for sheet metal pin with raised transverse bar, bar for buckle plate missing, corroded surface with specs of gilding. The central bar is decorated with closely spaced square cells around and between which traces of blue enamel survive. The outside edge has scrolling foliate decoration surrounded by traces of blue enamel. Almost identical to an early 13th century Limoges example (Boehm and Taburet-Delahaye 1996, 287, no. 91). Also see WILT-7C26B4.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondham', grid reference and parish protected.