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York,
16-22 Coppergate
Copper alloy tweezers
1.
(top) 12th/13th century
At the head a small oval loop of rectangular section; the sides gradually
widen from the loop to squared tips. The upper end is decorated with
a deeply cut wave design. Below the slide, the tips are flattened
and decorated with incised zig-zag design.
Dimensions:
L.96, W.5, T.4mm
2.
(bottom) early 12th century
Formed from strip of rectangular section, looped at upper end, a clip
at lower end, below which tips are splayed out. It is decorated on
both faces with rouletted lines and along both edges with three pairs
of notches.
Dimensions:
L.78, W.4, T.2mm
Bibliography
:
Ottaway, P. and Rogers, N.S.H., 2002. Craft, Industry and Everyday
Life: Finds from Medieval York, The Archaeology of York 17/15
Location and accession details
:
York Archaeological Trust 1976-81.7, 1. sf3705, 2. sf4336
(Photo:
S. I. Hill © York Archaeological Trust)
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