Wrist clasp
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A wrist clasp is a mechanism made of a metal hook and an eye closure, used for closing the wrist opening on a tunic. Wrist clasps are considered to be an important piece of dress accessories for both Vikings and Anglo Saxons.[1]
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- ^ Wrist Clasps – What are they and How to use them, May 6, 2013, eirny.com