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Description: | An Anglo-Saxon style strap end (Thomas classification Class A, Type 2). The strap end has been made from one tapering plate of copper alloy with a split end at the attachment end of the fitting. Two rivets and rivet holes would once have been located on the split end, but these have now been removed by a wear and a break. The other terminal of the strap end has a much stylised zoomorphic head, very little detail can be see. In the centre of the main body of the strap end there is a slight hollow, which has been partially filled with a white substance or paste. No other details can be seen on other side of the strap end as the fitting is very worn. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour. The piece dates from the late 8th century - 11th century. Parallels can be seen in: Gabor Thomas. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age strap-ends 750-1100. Parts 1 and 2. Finds Research Group 700-1700 [pages: 3 ref: 1.6]
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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