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Description: | Cast copper allot Strap end length 32mm, width 11mm, thickness 4mm.Rectangular shape with slightly convex edges, the terminal narrows to 5mm wide. The terminal has an animal face mask which comprises of a triangle at the terminal which would be the nose, this is flanked by a triangle on either side that has a dot in the centre, this represents the eyes. Behind the eyes are is a double recessed line which bows in the centre and behind this are two circles representing the ears which are separated by triangle. The main decoration in the centre comprises of a beast looking back over its shoulder, its tail is elongated and forms a knotwork design at one end. This is flanked on either side by a ropework border along the edge. The attachment end has a semicircle that has been craved into the shape of five petals, the lower section of which has been obscured by Fe corrosion. The attachment end is slotted of the strap, with two rivet holes, both still have the remains of Fe rivet with corrosion encrusting the surrounding area. The reverse is plain with the exception of a number of horizontal striations all of which are as a result of use. All of the decoration is chip carved and in the trewhiddle style.Mid green patina with its entire original surface remaining, evidence for iron corrosion around one of the rivet holes. This type of strap end dates to the 9th century and is more commonly found in the North and Easton part of the country, with examples being found at sites such as Whitby Abbey (Wilson, 1964, 195-200). However two other examples have come to light recently in South Gloucestershire as a result of the PAS, GLO-574B74, GLO-0DB520, GLO-DF19F8 | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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