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Description: | A fragment of a Type A1 moulded medieval purse bar made of copper-alloy with inlaid niello and dating from the late 15th century or early 16th century. Only the central block and part of the bar survive. The block is trapezoidal with chamfered edges, giving it sub-rectangular shape. The niello on one side of the block is in a criss-cross form. The reverse side has double lines leading from the top outside corners to points about 3mm from the bottom corners; between these double lines are two further double lines crossing each other at the centre of the block, with a short transverse line which may be part of the design but is more likely a blemish. There is a double collar between the bar to the block, and the block is perforated by a 5.32mm circular hole, which would have held the shank of the loop, running from top to bottom in the centre. The bar has been bent on one side, and on the other side of the block is broken off at the collar; the bar is circular in section. There is corrosion throughout, and the surface is mid-reddish brown, with patches of green and yellowish green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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