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Description: | A copper alloy ninth century strap end, probably of Thomas's Class A, Type 2. The strap end is flat and tongue shaped tapering to a rounded terminal. At the attachment end, the plate splits in two to accomodate the strap. The attachment plates are damaged. The upper surface of the strap end is decorated with an incised interlace pattern. The incisions appear to be filled with degraded niello. The underside of the strap end is plain. The strap end has a dark green patina with patches of orange. The strap end has a length of 40mm and a maximum width of 13mm.
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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