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Description: | A complete late medieval or early post-medieval copper alloy purse frame. It consists of a cast oval loop of copper alloy, measuring 151.6mm x 107.8mm. The loop is plain and unornamented, with a series of 10 perforations through which copper wire was passed. Several lengths of this are preserved, and the wire is tied in a single knot at each lug.The loop is open, with an offset connecting swivel bar joining the two terminals. An ovoid suspension loop fits through a central perforation in this bar.Fragments of medieval and post-medieval purse bars are relatively common finds, but the level of preservationand completeness of this example are exceptional.
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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