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Description: | An incomplete, zoomorphic, cast, copper-alloy folding strap clasp of Medieval date. It is missing its plate. The frame is sub-rectangular in plan with an expanded outer edge and a narrowed, offset bar on the rear edge to accomodate the plate. The outer edge is zoomorphic in form with incised and moulded decoration on the front face. This comprises two sets of two parallel lines running from a central raised ridge to the outer edge, representing the eyes. The central ridge forms the bridge of the nose and extends towards the leading edge where it terminates in a raised, moulded triangular section representing the nose itself. The leading edge of the frame mirrors the shape of the snout and terminates in a point. There are projecting ears represented by two, raised, moulded lines at the junctions of the sides of the frame and the back of the "head". The frame is twisted out of its original shape.A similar example with crowned head as outer edge can be seen in Dress Accessories, page 119 no. 568. This suggests a probable 14th century date for the clasp.
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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