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Description: | A mostly complete Early Medieval copper alloy sleeve clasp, dating to the period c.AD 500-600. The sleeve clasp comprises a narrow rectangular body, D shaped in cross section, with three internally cast projections extending sideways from one edge. The centrally placed projection is triangular in plan, while those situated at each terminal are semi-circular in plan with a circular aperture for attachment. On the opposite edge a narrow rectangular projection extends and curves back on itself to form a hook. Decoration comprises three squares on the body in line with the three projections, with transverse grooves at the upper and lower limits of the central square. In the two sections between the squares are a series of moulded transverse bands. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The sleeve clasp is worn, with wear on the triangular projection in particular. A brown patina is on the surface. This is Hines Form B12.The sleeve clasp measures 33.95mm in length, 15.51mm in width, 3.31mm in thickness and weighs 6.41g.Cf. NLM-76FE03, NLM-608840, NLM-F3880E and NLM-F37A22 on the database.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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