Belt or Harness Fittings

Image credit: The Khalili Collections

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This group of fittings – comprising over 100 pieces, most likely represents fittings from more than one belt. However, seven T-shaped pieces with a central boss, 35 of elongated hexagonal shape, nine terminals (similar in shape to the hexagons but with one end truncated) and a buckle – appear to be from a single set. The fittings are decorated in high relief with some chasing, primarily with palmettes and symmetrical scrolls, each scroll terminating in a pronounced dot, and have slightly foliated edges. Many still have their back-plates, secured by rivets, and some retain fragments of leather or fabric sandwiched between the front and back plates.

The Khalili Collections

London

Title

Belt or Harness Fittings

Date

10th C–early 12th C or 12th C–early 13th C

Medium

cast & sheet copper alloy & wire, gilded; fabric or leather backing

Accession number

894

Work type

Sculpture

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The Khalili Collections

London, Greater London England

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