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Description: | A copper-alloy strap end, possibly early medieval in date. The strap end bears a resemblance to the zoomorphic, animal headed strap ends of the later Anglo-Saxons. However, the object is in poor condition and the precise detail of the decoration is difficult to discern. Furthermore, the elaborate shape of the item and the patination of the metal suggests a medieval date. The object possibly terminates in a depiction of a quadruped. A single rivet is located at the other end. Illustratrions of later Anglo-Saxon strap ends are illustrated in Thomas (2003, pages 1-6; figs 1-19).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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