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Description: | A bent and corroded copper-alloy book clasp of late medieval to early post-medieval date.The original form of the object would have been sub-rectangular, the sides converging slightly towards the bottom. The sides also flare outwards at the top and the horizontal top edge is scalloped. The decoration to the upper surface consists of the following elements: two interlocking punched rings at the top; a central punched ring of equal size to the two above; and, at the bottom, a cast chevron filled with closely-spaced parallel grooves. Extending from the bottom edge is a wide, backward-facing hook and there are three rivet holes, arranged vertically, two containing remnants of the corroded iron rivets.The object measures 28.8mm long, 24.7mm wide and 1.3mm thick. The weight is 6.13g.
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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