|
Date: |
|
Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of late 8th to late 11th century AD date. The slightly unusual form of this piece would appear make it a variation on a Thomas type A or B strap-end (G. Thomas; 2003).The upper portion of the strap-end seems to be squared-off, rather than having the typical scalloped edge with attachment holes. The central section is sub-rectangular, narrowing towards the bottom and having a vertical moulded rib on the right hand (as you look at it) vertical edge. The upper surface is decorated with a loose geometric pattern of curves and lines. It would appear that there was originally a back plate similar in nature to the upper one and that the strap sat deeply within the recess between the two plates; a large amount of iron corrosion and possibly mineralised leather now adheres to the back of the upper plate. The bottom terminal is zoomorphic in nature, depicting an animal head, with facial features stylistically represented both on the upper surface and underneath.The object measures 34.8mm long, by 10.3mm wide and 4.1mm thick; the weight is 4.49g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
Strap end
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of…
-
STRAP END
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end of…
-
STRAP END
A damaged and incomplete copper-alloy…
-
STRAP END
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end, dating…
-
Strap end
A damaged and incomplete copper-alloy…
-
STRAP END
An incomplete copper-alloy strap-end, dating…
-
STRAP END
A copper-alloy strap-end, dating from…
-
STRAP END
A copper-alloy strap-end of Early-Medieval…
-
STRAP END
A medieval copper-alloy strap-end.The strap-end…
-
|