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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy jews harp (or jaws harp), of medieval to early modern date (c. AD 1400 to c. AD 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 24.61mm. 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. The arms are squashed together and warped/bent upwards. The surface is very light grey green with patches of reddish brown - copper, the patches of iron staining likely relating ot the prong are light brown.Measurements: 51.11mm long, 24.55mm (at widest), 5.04mm thick. 8.34g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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