11th-12th century AD. A bronze mount or strap-distributor comprising a central boss and four short arms; the boss with a central reserved cross and rosettes in the spandrels, the arms each with a hole to accept an attachment rivet; the reverse with impressed pattern of the woven (twill?) fabric to which it was attached. 12.7 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve]