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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy book clasp of probable late medieval to early post-medieval date.
The object is sub-rectangular in plan, extending outwards towards the scalloped horizontal top edge. At the bottom, the object is broken, and the top edge has suffered some damage as well. Situated just below the scalloped top edge are five circular attachment holes, arranged in a trapezoidal formation; at the bottom end are a further two holes, aligned vertically, the largest being at the bottom. Around some of the holes are decorative concentric grooves and ridges. The remainder of the book clasp's upper surface has cast feather-like patterns.
The object is bent to approximately a forty-five degree angle, which might be a result of post-depositional damage. It measures 52.2mm high by 21.6mm wide and 0.9mm thick. No weight recorded. | Subjects: | Clasp | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Laakso, Laura | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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