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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (c. AD 750 - c. AD 1000). Thomas Class A, Type 2. Length 37.2mm, width 12.0mm and 2.8mm thick. Weight 7.03g.It is sub-rectangular and symmetrical in plan and has convex sides. There is an groove forming a border around the main part of the plate. A zoomorphic terminal is in the form of a beast's head and the eyes, which are circular and deeply indented, may have been filled with a decorative material. The flattened comma-shaped ears are relatively large. The open attachment end is split to form two short leaves that accommodated a strap or girdle. The strap or girdle was secured by two copper alloy rivets, one at each corner of the attachment end. Both rivets, 3.8mm in length, are circular in cross section and have a diameter of about 0.8mm. The rear face is flat and plainThe object has a dark green/brownish patina and is also corroded in places particularly on the rear faceThis strap end conforms closely to Thomas's Class A, Type 2 classification but appears to be undecorated. However, it is considerably worn and may well have been decorated originally on the front face within the grooved border.
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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