Clasp, from Cistercian Nunnery, Haddington, East Lothian

This brass clasp is from the Cistercian Nunnery in Haddington in East Lothian. It dates from the 16th century.

The clasp is engraved with representations of the Crucifixion and the Virgin and Child.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-395-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 19
• Date: 16th century
  Late 16th century
  
• Material: Brass
  Clasp, cloak
  
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• What: Clasp, cloak
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Haddington (Cistercian Nunnery)
  
• Event:
• Description: Double clasp and chain of brass for a cloak, engraved with representations of the Crucifixion and the Virgin and Child, from the Cistercian Nunnery, Haddington, late 16th century
  
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