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Description: | Copper alloy book clasp, probably dating from the 11th or 12th century. The two hooked tags are integrally cast. The panel on the body of the clasp shows a zoomorphic figure, possibly a stylised gryphon; this was probably chip-carved. There are two rivets for attachment still intact, located just off the central panel, opposite the hooked tags. The reverse of the object is not decorated. There are no signs of breakage on the clasp. The face of the object still shows traces of gilding. | Subjects: | Book Clasp | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Echtenacher, Beth - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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