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Description: | A book clasp cast in copper alloy.
One of the outer edges is straight and slightly flared with a rectangular hook on the underside. The opposite edge then flares outwards and forms a much wider, trilobite edge. There are four circular-headed rivets on the upper side of this curved edge. The rivets can also be seen on the reverse.
The front surface is covered with an embossed decoration. There are three bands of parallel lines running parallel with the straight edge. At the end of this design there is a design resembling a draped pair of curtains, tied at the top. Either side there is a floral motif. There is a border, made of rings around the edge of the plate.
The reverse is undecorated. The clasp has a dark greyish-green patina.
The clasp probably dates to the early post-medieval period.
Similar to BUC-2721D5, WAW-9B4F32 and SUSS-007854. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Andrews-Wilson, Liz - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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