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Description: | Early medieval Anglo-Saxon strap end, 9th century, Group 11. The proximal end is bi-furcated to take the strap. Two rivet holes at the proximal end with semi-circular panel with downward pointing trefoil between; central panel containing an interlaced animal (unclear head); animal head terminal with large oval ears, triangular panel with downward pointing trefoil on the forehead, and eyes drilled (depth c.2.2mm) as if to take inlay e.g. garnets. Fine dark green patina which is damaged on the reverse. Length 35.63mm, width 11.65mm, thickness across distal terminal 2.9mm, weight 4.37g.
See Haldenby "A Study of 9th Century Anglo-Saxon Strapends" in Treasure Hunting Feb 1998, for a discussion of Group 11 strap ends. | Subjects: | Anglo-Saxon | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Atherton, Rachel - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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