decorated gold catch

MART-000340/011
Object type catch
Culture/period Medieval
Materials bronze
Technique casting, plated
Mint
Production date 1200 / 1314
Current location
Archaeological site L'Esquerda, sector medieval
Township Masies de Roda, les (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Barcelona, Osona)
Dimensions 5,2 x 1,5 x 0,6 cm
Description
Fastener formed by two circular pieces, one of which was possibly inserted in a piece of furniture (casket...). This piece is shaped like a stud or rivet to be fixed to the wood. The other hangs from it and has movement since there was a small pin, placed in the forked area of ​​the first piece, which held it to that piece. The entire object is covered in a gold plate. The circular shapes have four semicircles at their ends, and a bi-lobed cross is inside. A small line comes from each of the ends of the arms of the cross.
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© Museu Arqueològic de l’Esquerda
Omeka ID 2909