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Medieval Bible Book Clasp with Wolf's Head

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Medieval Bible Book Clasp with Wolf's Head

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Description

12th-13th century AD. A bronze book clasp with hinge bar and square panel, central hole for attachment, low-relief octofoil rosette, canine head to the edge with mouth pierced to accept a ring or hook. See Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. & Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, London, 1984, p.251 for similar beast-head mounts. 25 grams, 48mm (2"). Found near Louth, Lincolnshire, UK.

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Medieval Bible Book Clasp with Wolf's Head

Name: Medieval Bible Book Clasp with Wolf's Head
SKU: 74057743
Price: 50 GBP
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Estimate £50 - £70

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