STRAP FITTING 496467

Description: An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval (1066-1500) two-piece swivel, consisting of an incomplete one of originally two oval frames each with a loop ending in zoomorphic terminals attached to a hollowed flattened hemispherical centre. The loop is now largely missing due to a worn, old break. The hollow area would have connected with a corresponding rivet on the other half. It measures 28.45mm long, 18.53mm wide and 11.14mm thick. It weighs 8.04g. The animal moulding is stylized with prominent brow ridge and snout. The mouth clasps the flattened-hemispherical centrepiece (16.91x11.14mm). The internal oval hollow measures 9.60x7.93mm. Such swivels were used on a range of strap fittings including animal leashes, hanging purses and sword belt fittings and were probably in use for the entire Medieval period. For a complete example cf. SUSS-580847.

Date: 1066 - 1500

Object type: STRAP FITTING

Last import: August 15, 2017