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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy belt clasp of post-medieval date. The clasp is S-shaped with molded zoomorphic decoration. Only one terminal survives which is in the form of the head of a beaked beast, such as a swan, with feathers denoted by incised curved lines. From the terminal the neck narrows to the bend but widens again towards the centre. At the opposite end the terminal is missing from where the neck narrows. The break is worn. At the centre is a wide collar from which a foliate design extends to both sides along the body of the clasp. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour and survives in good condition. The clasp is 42.1mm long, 17mm wide, 4.9mm thick and weighs 12.3g.
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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