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Description: | A copper-alloy book clasp of probable early post-Medieval date.The clasp takes the form of a thin plate with a hook at the base. The upper portion is sub-rectangular, flaring out at the top, where there is a decoratively cut horizontal side. Immediately below this top side are two punched concentric circle motifs, at the centre of each of which is a rivet hole. A similar, larger motif is located below. At the bottom of this sub-rectangular upper portion are further, unidentified symbols, with a rivet hole at the centre. Below this is a slightly wider area. This is decorated with a horizontal band of zig-zag lines, each surrounding triangle bearing a single flower motif. At the top and bottom of this zig-zag band is a beaded line flanked by grooves and ridges. The short, wide, backward-facing hook protrudes below.The clasp is bent and heavily corroded. It measures 55.4mm long, up to 18.6mm wide and 0.6mm thick. The weight is 4.47g.
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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