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Description: | An unusual medieval folding clasp, with a sub-rectangular frame, an outside edge with an integrally cast animal-head with stylised angular incised features and two drilled holes for eyes, vertical ears at the junction with slightly curved rectangular-sectioned sides, and a narrowed oval-sectioned bar. The object measures 29 x 16mm. A folding clasp with the head of a king, from London, is illustrated and discussed in Dress Accessories (1991) no. 568. There is a broadly similar object from Emneth, Norfolk (Norfolk Historic Environment Record number 36164). Other examples with crowned heads are known from Dover and Lincolnshire. 14th century.
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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