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Description: | An incomplete cast cooper alloy hooked tag of post-medieval date. The hooked tag is of Reads Class A, Type 8 being oval in plan with three attachment knops, two ornamental knops and a rectangular attachment loop. The upper surface is decorated with possible foliate and floriate designs within a beaded border and bifurcated ornamental knops project from either side. The attachment knops are rounded and the end one has a rounded collar. The reverse is flat and undecorated.The metal has a mid greenish-brown patina and is worn. The hooked tag is 40.4mm long, 22.2mm wide, 1.9mm thick and weighs 6.4g.A similar hooked tag is illustrated in Read, p.175, no.664.
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