Record ID: LEIC-B5CF6D
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy stud, Width: 16 mm, thickness: 2 mm, diameter: 33 mm, weight: 12.14 g. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section, with a circular sectioned fixing prong, 4mm in diamater, emerging from the centre of its reverse side. The surface is decorated with a beast in relief, which was once filled with red enamel. It appears to be a dragon or a wyvern and is facing left (as shown) with two legs/arms, with curved projections along their lower edge (representing fur?) pointing left and terminating in three claws. The upper one runs across the centre…
Created on: Wednesday 26th September 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th October 2018
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Record ID: LEIC-5D2279
Object type: STUD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy belt stud, dating to c.1200-1400, Length: 16 mm, diameter: 18 mm, weight: 2.79 g. The object is circular in form and semi-circular in cross section. It has a domed upper surface which is formed of five petal like sections, divided by an incised line and with a triangular projection. There is s central shaft below which has been turned to fix it in place. This is still attached to a patch of leather which has been preserved as the object was recovered from a boggy area. The object is similar to NLM-7FB94A WILT-3085D1
Created on: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Last updated: Thursday 26th April 2018
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