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Strap end fragment: CM.631-2010

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Description

A fragment of copper-alloy that may have been a strap-end. It is crudely rectangular and is broken at both ends. It has a series of nodes down the unbroken edges. The decoration is an incised saltire pattern. There is one hole drilled. It may be a crude strap-end of some form or possible a mount.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2010-07-12) by Slack, Paul

Dating

Medieval
500 - 1500

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 2.07 g
Whole Object Height 2.1 mm Length 23 mm Width 9.4 mm

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.631-2010
Primary reference Number: 183751

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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