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Description: | A cast copper alloy strap end dating to circa 9th century. A zoomorphic design, the strap end has two lozenge-shaped panels behind the creature's head which would have been for the surface decoration probably niello. Two small fragments of possible niello with incised spiral designs survive on each panel. This decoration may have been intended to represent wings or scales.
The strap end measures 42.07mm long, 10.56mm wide, 2.36mm thick and weighs 5.7gms. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Byard, Anni - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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