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Description: | Anglo Saxon zoomorphic strap end which dates to around the ninth century. This is most likely to be a Thomas Class A, Type 2. It can also be classified using Haldenby's system as coming from Group 14- Beaded Divisions/ Abstract Panels (Treasure Hunting; 1998; P40).
The top edge has 3 rounded lobes. It has been cast in one and appears solid, the end does not seem to be open. The lobes could be where the rivet holes have broken. The upper face is decorated, the lower face is flat and free from decoration. The strap end tapers towards the lower end which represents the nose/snout with an eye on each side.
The main body of the strap end is decorated with an incised abstract pattern. Above the snout is a raised horizontal band which has 6 vertical incised lines. There is a large curved X which covers most of the surface. Inside the lines of the X are vertical lines all the way along. In the two semi-circles left by the X there is a smaller semi-circle which has a star inside. At the top of strap end, is a small X. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McIntosh, Frances | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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