gilt buckle
Object number2011.057.54
Titlegilt buckle
DescriptionZoomorphic gilt copper buckle in several pieces. The animal's tail has presumably returned to form a figure-of-eight buckle. The pin is collared. Possibly dating 13th-14th century, given the excavation context, but an earlier date might be considered. Part of the Peel of Lumphanan excavation of 1975-1979
Production period13th century-14th century
Object namebuckle, gilt
Materialgilt-copper
Dimensions
- length: 5.5 cm
width: 5.2 cm