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PURSE
Unique ID: PUBLIC-780462
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a late Medieval to early Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy purse frame, circa AD1450 - AD1550. The fragment represents a short, slightly curved length of frame which is "V" shaped in cross-section. It is decorated on one side with a pattern of crosses, which are formed by double-stranded lines inlaid with niello. About 70% of the inlay remains intact. Both ends of the length show breaks that were made in antiquity, one end shows half of a hole which would have aided fixing to the fabric of the purse by sewing. The fragment measures 33.3mm in length, it has a thickness of 5.8mm, and weighs 7.9g. The existing metalwork is in good condition, and has a bright green patina.
Similar examples of purse frames may be found on the Database, WAW-7F2143, WILT-9B0280, and LEIC-90A033.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1550
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 33.3 mm
Thickness: 5.8 mm
Weight: 7.9 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th September 2008 - Saturday 20th September 2008
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Surface Treatment: Inlaid with other or unknown
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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