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Description: | A Medieval copper alloy folding clasp (AD1350-1400). The frame is rectangular and the cross-bar is recessed to accommodate the plate, that is no longer present. The outer edge is expanded with moulded decoration of an anthropomorphic face with a pointed headdress, probably representing a bishop. The face is three-dimensionally moulded with incised lentoid eyes, triangular nose, and the mouth is depicted by a horizontal incised line and two vertical lines. The headdress is decorated with a floral motif. The copper alloy has an even mid-green patina.
Dimensions: length: 31.61mm; width: 13.81mm; thickness: 7.56mm; weight: 4.73g.
Egan & Pritchard. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from excavations in London p 120 ref: 568 | Subjects: | Folding | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Levick, Paula - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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