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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Medieval purse bar dating from 1400 - 1600. There is a central boss which is rectangular in plan with an oval cross section. The central boss is decorated on the front side only by a square with a central cross saltire with a pellet in each angle. The reverse side is undecorated and the top of the boss has been broken resulting in a V shaped break which tapers downward. There is a central hole through the boss which contains the remains of an iron loop and rivet, formed of a single projection at the apex from a broken suspension loop and a cylindrical bar with a sub circular knop at its base. The loop's shape has been distorted and discoloured due to corrosion. It has a dark red-brown patina. Extending from two opposing sides of the central boss are rectangular arms that are sub circular in cross section. Both arms include a raised collar extending from the side of the boss; the stem of the bar narrows at each end; around this is an oval shaped rove (washer) which acts as a terminal. The rove to the left of the central boss is loose and can slide easily along the stem. A space has been left between the bar and the rove. The ends of the bars are slightly widened to keep the roves in place. The purse bar is a dark green patina with patches of dark yellow patina. A similar purse bar may be found on PAS record ID: WAW-682D27 and GLO-BE0B11.Length: 49.72mm; Width: 28.74mm; Thickness: 12.86mm; Weight: 35.66g
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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