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Description: | An incomplete hooked tag of early-medieval date. Evidence from excavations suggests that such artefacts were produced between the late 8th and 11th centuries AD. This particular example is similar in form to Read nos. 55-58 (2008, p. 14-15). The exact nature of the metal is uncertain but probably comprises a mixture of copper-alloy and lead.
The hooked tag is of simple form, consisting of a sub-oval head with two small circular perforations at the top. Extending from the centre of the bottom edge is a damaged (?sideward-facing) hook.
The object measures 15.7mm long, 12.6mm wide and 2.2mm thick. The weight is 2.32g. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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