Copper-alloy, 10.97 grams, 64.05 mm. Circa 14th-15th century AD. A cast copper-alloy bar mount in the form of a rectangular plate with chamfered long edges bearing a row of five ring-and-dot motifs; at each end is a trefoil motif with ring-and-dot on the lateral foils. Two holes for attachment rivets are placed near one edge. Bar mounts were used to strengthen and stiffen sword-belts and other straps. Reference: Egan, G. and Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, Woodbridge, 2002 p.213 item 1147, 1150. Very fine condition. Provenance: found Althorne, Essex, England.