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Description: | A copper alloy book clasp. A broadly triangular mount with a rectangular loop at the top and a single circular attachment loop. The upper corners of the mount have bird-like zoomorphic head projections (at either end of the top of the rectangular loop). The main body of the mount is decorated with a symmetrical design of two moulded curving tendrils, possibly with beast's heads at the ends, forming a heart shape around the circular attachment hole. At the base is a projecting bird's head terminal with a transverse circular hole (in the bird's beak). The back is flat and undecorated. Identified by David Williams as a book clasp dating to the 12th century (pers. com.)Date: Medieval - c1100 -c1199 Dimensions: 32.63 mm x 17.65 mm x 4.62 mmWeight: 6.06 g
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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