Silver-gilt, 2.54 grams, 8.35 mm. 16th century AD. A cast clasp of Type D1 formed as a convex square with hatched background and granule-cluster on each corner, superimposed on which is a lozenge with granule clusters at each corner and centrally forming a cross bottony design. The recurved end of the hook element on the reverse was lost in antiquity. Reference: Read, B. Hooked Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008 items 185, 188. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.