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Description: | A complete late medieval or early Post-medieval (AD 1450 -1550) copper alloy purse bar of Ward Perkins type B6 with suspension loop.The bar has a central 'shield-shaped' block through which the suspension loop passes. It is decorated with cross hatching on both faces. The arms are complete and terminate with expanded circular projections.The suspension loop is tear-drop-shaped and has been damaged. The loop has subsequently been glued back together.The purse bar is 61.3mm in length, 69.15mm wide, 10.35mm thick and weighs 38.19 grams.Reference: Ward Perkins 1940, 'London Museum Medieval Catalogue' 167-8, fig. 52, ref. B1.
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