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Clasp/ornament fragment

Clasp/ornament fragment
Object name 
Clasp/ornament fragment
Date 
1800-1880
Medium 
Metal, hair, glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description 
Fragment of central portion of jewelry clasp, with gold and dark brown hair worked in a Turk's knot under glass oculus, hinges and clasp fastener extant.
Object Number 
INV.4980
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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