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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy Post Medieval button, dating to the 16th/ 17th century AD (length: 14mm; diameter of head: 11.5mm; weight: 3.4g). This button has been integrally cast in one piece and comprises of a solid bi-conical head (length: 5.5mm; diameter: see above) with an integral shank and suspension/ attachment loop protruding from behind the head. The shank is short and flat in section, which expands outwards to form the loop which is circular in plan and flat in section, with a pierced hole in the centre (outer diameter of loop: 6mm; inner diameter of hole: 3.5mm). The suspension/ attachment loop is fairly worn, mainly at the opposing end to the head, possibly suggesting substantial use. Additionally, to either side of the shank and loop, there is a single casting ridge. The button is undecorated and, overall, the artefact is in a slightly worn and fair condition with a dark green patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Johnson, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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