Jewelry
Belt Clasp with Plate Terminals
Number of tool VI 150:419
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Description of use
A large bronze belt clasp with plate terminals, which are ornamented and were covered with a silver plating. The clasp's arch is trapezoidal in cross-section. Used for fastening men's clothing. -
Place of archaeological excavation
Mežotne Central Burial Site
Material
Bronze, silver 
Date
Second half of the 10th century - first half of the 11th century 
Location
National History Museum of Latvia 
