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Hasp

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found near Wauchope Castle, Langholm, Dumfriesshire

Postcard of Hasp.
000-100-000-436-C
© National Museums Scotland

Hasp

This enamelled hasp was found in the bank of Beck's Burn near Wauchope Castle at Langholm in Dumfriesshire. The hasp was made in Limoges in the 13th century and was probably fitted to a chest.

The hasp consists of two parts joined by a hinge. The larger part is shaped like a dragon with a twisted tail, terminating in another dragon's head. The other part is in the shape of one dragon coming out of the mouth of another.


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Online ID: 000-100-000-436-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 88
Date: 13th century
Material: Gilded copper, enamel
Dimensions: 350 mm
What: Hasp, coffer
Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where: Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Langholm, Wauchope
Event:
Description: Hasp of a coffer of gilded copper and champleve enamel, from Wauchope, near Langholm, 13th century
References:
  • Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982 
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