Tripartite buckle/clasp of a copper and silver alloy, similar to clasp no. C/1989/174. It is cast and hammered, with very dense false-filigree spiral designs, applied granules, and small faceted squares that form rosettes. The outer clasp pieces are connected by three graduated chains that are attached to the fastening pin at one end. The central piece is made of the same piece of metal as its hinge tube, which fits in between the other two tubes of the separate outer clasp piece. The fastening pin slots into all three tubes. On the reverse side, there are three vertical bars on one outer piece, two on the other, and one on the central piece. The cast imitation of filigree is particularly notable. A similar clasp is found in the National Historical Museum in Athens (see Mazarakis-Ainian (eds.) 1983, 184).
