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Description: | A complete early post medieval dress hook made of copper alloy. This is Read Class E, Type 3. The attachment loop is formed by a rectangular loop at the top of the head. The circular shaped plate features relief and open work decoration showing an equal-armed cross with a central pellet, and open work decoration in the quarters, all within a linear circle. The hook is backward pointing and tapers to a sharp point.The plate and the hook are D shaped in cross section. The reverse of the plate is flat and undecorated. Read states that these objects are cast (2008). There is no visual evidence of cast manufacturing on this object.The plate is distorted, with the upper part of the plate and the head loop having been bent forward. The patina is a consistent dark green on both faces with patches of soil adhering to the surface and remaining in the grooves in the decoration. A bright mark/scratch on the front of the hook is evidence of recent damage.This object measures 33.90mm long x 17.26mm wide x 1.73mm thick. It weighs 2.41g.A similar example is published in Read (2008) page 99, number 371. For similar examples on the PAS database see BUC-E18D46, SUR-3A4811, LIN-23CC75 and KENT-1560D3.
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