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Description: | The clasp is an elongated trapezoidal shape in plan. The narrow terminal has an in-set rectangular protrusion which curles under forming the clasp mechanism. The opposite terminal is decorative by flaring outerwards and the lower edge, on the lower plate is decorated with a central 'V' indentation and a curved indentation either side. The clasp is formed by two plate. The larger plate forms the shape in plan ofthe object, as described above. The lower plate is on the underside and is riveted in place by three copper alloy rivets. On this side the rivet heads are visible, whereas the other side they have been hammared flat. Between the two plates leather is visible. The surface of the object has a mid green patina. | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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