|
Date: |
|
Description: | A cast copper alloy Jews (or jaws) harp dating to the Post-Medieval period. The object is sub-rectangular in plan with an oval head. It is lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although the iron spring strip is missing, there is a depression visible on the oval head where it was once attached. File marks are visible on each face of the object. The object has been bent just below the head. The object has a mid brown patina.Jews harps were current from the Medieval period right up until the 18th century, but Medieval examples are rare.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
|