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Description: | A copper-alloy stirrup-strap mount from the Early Medieval period (circa 1000-1200). Williams?? classification states that this mount is a Class A, type 2B. the apex is of trilobate form. There is a central pierced lobe and the tails of the beasts curve outwards to form the other parts of the trilobate formation. The mount is form a distinctive group of zoomorphic sub-triangular mounts, with two beasts. The mount has an angled flange. The necks of the two beasts are joined together by a knot-like device which gives the appearance of a pair of linked collars. The open-mouthed heads are joined by their ears. Their lip lappets are formed of separate elements. This example appears to be a more debased version of the one that features in Williams?? classification. Two large rivet holes remain in situ, but there is no trace of either of the rivets surviving. This example is complete. The surface of the mount is worn and slightly corroded. The reverse is undecorated. Class A, Type 2B. Reference: Williams, p35, ref: 67-69. | Subjects: | Class A type 2B [STRAP MOUNT] | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Andrews-Wilson, Liz - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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