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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval cast or wrought copper-alloy Jews harp (c 1500-c. 1800).In plan, it has a circular head and tapering arms both of which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section. The outer diameter of the head is 31.75mm. At the apex, on the front face, is a notch or rabbet to accommodate the iron prong, of which only residual rust remains.The arms are complete. File marks are visible on the arms. The surface is reddish brown - copper with some patches of green copper patina especially around the head, the patches of iron staining likely relating ot the prong are light brown.Length: 82.40mm long, 31.3mm wide at the head, 11.24mm at end of the prongs. 9.21mm thick. 37.42g in weight.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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