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Description: | Anglo-Saxon strap-end (Thomas Class B, Type 1), made of copper-alloy, with two iron rivets in the split end in situ. The strap end has been hammered into shape by a bronze-smith, then the details of the head (eyes, ears and snout) have been finely craved or impressed with small chisels and punches. It is long, narrow and rectangular in shape with a decorative terminal and a wedge-shaped split end. The decorative terminal is a zoomorphic head, vaguely resembling a rabbit with laid-back ears. The main body and reverse are undecorated, save for two two lines around the the body, one at the base of the head and one at the base of the split end. The piece is complete with little wear. There is light corrosion and some pitting of the original surface, which is greyish-green in colour. This piece would have formed the end of a slim and delicate strap, as might be found as a decorative element on fine clothing. The piece dates from between AD750 and 1100. A similar strap-end can be seen in Thomas 2003 (see reference below).
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