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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy casket or furniture fitting. It is rectangular in plan, with a perpendicular projection at one end, and a worn break at the opposing end. The projection is of the same width as the main body, and has a worn break across it ?? it is decorated with three moulded grooves which are filled with corrosion products. The upper surface of the main body is bordered with two incised grooves. There is a circular opening at the broken end. There is a small amount of white metal visible on the upper surface. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It is probably part of a hasp or lock mechanism from a casket or box. It is 33.27mm long, 37.49mm wide, 4.09mm thick, and the angled projection is 14.20mm long in its broken condition. It has a mid-green patina, however much of the original surface has been removed. It weighs 29.22 grams. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McLean, Laura - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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