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Description: | A copper alloy post-medieval (AD c.1750-c.1850) belt clasp. Overall, the object measures 35.1mm long, 18.6mm wide and 5.7mm thick. It weighs 8.47g. The clasp is S-shaped with zoomorphic terminals in the shape of dragons', dogs' or snakes' heads. Each head has moulded details depicting ears, eyes, upturned snout, open mouth and tongue along with a ridge along its neck. At the centre is a four-lobed knop.Early S-shaped fasteners such as this appear on portraits of the early post-medieval period and are often associated with sword-belts. In the 17th century however they appear to fall out of fashion only to regain popularity in the early 18th century. The style of this example suggests it dates to the later period of popularity.Other clasps of this type have been recorded on the database, e,g, YORYM-70FAA0
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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