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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) sleeve or wrist clasp dating from the late 5th to 6th Century, probably of Hines Form B18. It is unknown if this plate is part of a hook piece or catch piece as it is broken; therefore, the specific evidence has not survived. There are 3 lobes on the thinner edge and one is decorated with a chevron shaped punch. There are two holes circular holes between the lobes, and another one across the break. At the other edge of the plate is a raised bar. It is decorated with a square of grooved lines which run to the edge of the plate across the bar. There is another circular hole partially surviving across the break. The reverse side of the plate is undecorated. The plate has a medium green patina. For parallels, please see Rogers 2007; pages 122-123, figure 4.14. Compare SF-15CBE8 and SWYOR-BEDB60.Length: 23.51mm; Width: 16.83mm; Thickness: 2mm; Weight: 3.79g
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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