Antique Medieval Heart Shaped Buckle or Clasp - 400+ Years Old

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Antique medieval heart-shaped buckle or clasp. Decorative fittings were common in personal adornment during the late medieval period (roughly 1300-1500). In the Middle Ages, hearts were prominent symbols of love (minne) and such items were frequently exchanged as gifts for lovers or used in marriage rituals. This artifact features an elongated hole that allows it to be securely mounted to a leather strap. The mount has a distinctive "cordate" (heart) shape with a pointed terminal. The glorious dark green and brown patina is a natural layer of corrosion that forms over centuries of burial in the soil. This particular piece measures 1.2" x 0.80". I can see that it can be repurposed in so many different ways. Please email me with questions. Show more