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Buckle, fragment, half of trapezium shaped double loop copper alloy buckle, frame of one loop without central pin

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Buckle, fragment of trapezium shaped double loop copper alloy buckle, frame of one loop without central pin, decoration consists of incised line and knops at corners with a central lobe along the outer edge

One of several medieval buckles put up for sale on an online auction site by a Clare antique dealer. Reported by the National Museum of Ireland and Clare Museum subsequently took possession of them on the assumption they are of Clare origin.

Collection: National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994

Category: Fastener

2007.0008 (5473)