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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Jews (or jaws) harp dating to the post-medieval period. The object has an oval loop or head from which expands one arm. The second arm is missing due to an old break. The remaining arm is bent inwards. The object is lozenge shaped in cross-section. Although the iron spring strip is missing, there is a depression visible on the oval head where it was once attached. The object has a light green patina.Jews harps were used from the medieval period right up until the 18th century, however medieval examples are rare.Dimensions: 50mm in length, 25mm in width (at head), 7.5mm thick (at head), 9.4g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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