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Description: | An incomplete Medieval copper alloy folding strap clasp dating late 13th to early 15th century. This object comprises the frame from a folding strap clasp with composite frame, the plate and the folding end are missing. The frame has curved sides and inset bars at both ends. At the junction between the cross bars and the sides there is a small globular projection. Egan & Pritchard (1991:116-119) list comparative examples and suggest the above date range for this type of artefact.Dimensions: length: 15.48 mm; width: 15.77mm; thickness: 3.41mm; weight: 1.20g.Reference: Egan G. and Pritchard F. 1991. Dress Accessories: Medieval finds from the Museum of London. The Stationery Office, London
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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