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Actions	medieval strap-end Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\2018\2018.038.4.jpg; 2018.038.4; ;$ Object number2018.038.4 Titlemedieval strap-end DescriptionA copper alloy strap end with a trefoil terminal and engraved on the body with the letters 'i h c' in Black leather script. Both of these features are characteristic of 15th century dress accessories, and are rarely found in Scotland. The strap end has been cast via lost wax casting as a single piece and was attached to a leather strap by two (2) iron rivets, now only visible as rust spots on the exterior. Remains of the leather are still in place. There are traces of gilding remaining on the front. According to the fashion of the day, the end of the belt would be looped over the main length of the belt so that the strap end would have hung vertically, enabling the lettering to be read by others. 'IHC' used to signify the name of Christ. Such objects represent the late medieval popularity of the Cult of the Holy Name, a belief that the lettering could have a talismanic potency that could protect the wearer from harm. Circa 1450. Found at Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire. Production period15th century Object namestrap-end, medieval Materialcopper alloy Dimensions height: 4.3 cm width: 2.9 cm

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Object number2018.038.4

Titlemedieval strap-end

DescriptionA copper alloy strap end with a trefoil terminal and engraved on the body with the letters 'i h c' in Black leather script. Both of these features are characteristic of 15th century dress accessories, and are rarely found in Scotland. The strap end has been cast via lost wax casting as a single piece and was attached to a leather strap by two (2) iron rivets, now only visible as rust spots on the exterior. Remains of the leather are still in place. There are traces of gilding remaining on the front. According to the fashion of the day, the end of the belt would be looped over the main length of the belt so that the strap end would have hung vertically, enabling the lettering to be read by others. 'IHC' used to signify the name of Christ. Such objects represent the late medieval popularity of the Cult of the Holy Name, a belief that the lettering could have a talismanic potency that could protect the wearer from harm. Circa 1450. Found at Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire.

Production period15th century

Object namestrap-end, medieval

Materialcopper alloy

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