Code: 13020
This is a nice early Anglo-Saxon copper-alloy wrist-clasp hook-plate of Hines 1993 Form B20. These clasps were sewn onto the sleeves of dresses worn by Anglo-Saxon women to secure the wrist cuffs (similar to buttons). This is a well-known type with numerous documented examples for further research. see NMS-5E563C, NMS-C50AC4, and NMS-04F673 for further discussion.
OBJECT: Wrist Clasp/clothing fastener
CULTURE: Anglo-Saxon
DATE: c. 6th century A.D.
MATERIAL: Bronze
SIZE: 39mm x 21mm
WEIGHT: 8.25 grams
PROVENANCE: Metal detector find from Norfolk (UK)
