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Description: | An Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) copper alloy strap-end (9th century). This is a Class A strap-end, with an open end, convex sides and a zoomorphic terminal, Type 2 where the pattern is curvilinear and geometric. The sides and the open end are chipped and damaged, with the edges of the open-end missing. There is a semi-circular engraved line with radiating lines inside placed at the open end. The main body of the strap-end is decorated with an engraved pattern, inlaid with niello, contained within a rectangular field. The curvilinear geometric pattern comprises sets of diagonal lines arranged at angles with each set, then two pairs of curved lines and then a herringbone pattern of diagonal lines. The pattern is symmetrical down the vertical mid-line. The zoomorphic terminal is stylised with two semi-circular engraved lines representing the laid-back ears and a horizontal line to mark the face. Dark green patina.
The strap end has been classified according to Gabor Thomas?? typology (Thomas Datasheet 32).
Reference: Gabor Thomas. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age strap-ends 750-1100. Parts 1 and 2. Finds Research Group 700-1700
Dimensions: length 26.66mm; width 8.25mm; thickness 2.52mm; weight 1.12g | Subjects: | Anglo Saxon | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Levick, Paula - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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