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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval-modern cast copper-alloy Jews harp (c 1500-c. 1900).In plan the harp has a circular head and tapering arms both of which are characteristically lozenge-shaped in cross-section and taper to their points. 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 patinated reddish brown and light grey-green.Measurements: 53.11mm long, 22.05mm wide (at the head), 4.4mm thick and 17.87g 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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