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Description: | A copper-alloy hook-piece from a Late Medieval to early post-Medieval book clasp.The object comprises a sub-rectangular plate which flares outwards at the top, where there is a decoratively cut horizontal side. Approximately halfway down is a circular boss which is hollow on the underside. Between this boss and the basal hook is an incised zig-zag line. The hook is wide, faces backwards and has a blunt end. Located centrally, just below the top side of the clasp, is an in situ copper-alloy rivet, the head of which has been flattened. A second rivet hole is located just below the circular boss.The clasp measures 37.9mm long, 20.8mm wide and 1.9mm thick (not including the rivet). The weight is 3.5g.
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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