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Description: | TREASURE CASE : 2009 T749Silver LoopDate: Uncertain Description: A fragment of a loop of uncertain date and function. The loop is made of silver. The fragment consists of the broken rectangular element with an incised horizontal line decorating the front surface, it is hollow. Cast integrally to this is the first circular loop, which is set at a 90 degree angle. Looped inside this is the second loop from the chain. The first loop is rectangular in section and the chain loop is circular in section. Both loops are undecorated. The metal is well-preserved and survives in a good condition with only slight tarnishing.Discussion: The identification of this object is uncertain, but it is probably more than 300 years old. In terms of age and as the object comprises a minimum of 10% precious metal contain it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Dimensions: Length: 15.9mm, Weight: 1.3gRebecca Morris & Liz Andrews-WilsonHeadley Intern & FLO (North & East Yorkshire)
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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