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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy post-medieval hooked tag (dress hook) dating from the 16th to early 17th century. The hooked tag is of Read's Class E type 3. The body is sub-circular in shape with a rectangular suspension loop at the top. The body is decorated with moulded relief and openwork consisting of an equal armed cross with a central pellet and a pellet either side at the juncture of the plate and loop. The hook is missing and broken. Similar examples may be seen illustrated in Read's 'Hooked-Clasps and Eyes' 2008, 105-106; nos 412-415. This example measures 18.12 mm long, 17.35 mm wide, 2.74 mm thick. It weighs 1.4 grams. It has a green patina.
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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