© British Museum
Purse frame
Artist: Medieval (French)
Location: British Museum
Date: circa 1450
Materials: copper alloy
Dimensions: 20.5 x 11cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £4,300 (Total: £15,300)
Vendor: Sam Fogg
Review number: 4552 (1998)
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Provenance:
Found in the River Thames, near Cannon Street railway bridge, Morgan Collection; then to vendor.
Description:
Central bar from which 2 loops hang, the inner of which is pierced with holes for the attachment of fabric. The central bar has pierced decorative panels and has three towers attached.
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