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Description: | Copper alloy strap end length 35mm, width 8mm, thickness 4mm, weight 2.42g. Sub-rectangular shape, the side gently narrow towards the forward edge. The terminal has an animal face mask which comprises of a pointed snout, the mid-section of the face has rounded sides but lacks the decoration for eyes etc, behind this part are two crescents and a line separating them that represent ears. The main decoration comprises of a knotwork motive with an incised line running down either side. The attachment end is slotted of the strap, with two rivet holes, both still retain that remains of a copper alloy rivet. The underside is plain. All of the decoration is in the trewhiddle style. Mid green patina its entire original surface remaining. This type of strap end dates to the 9th century and is more commonly found in the North and Eastern part of the country, with examples being found at sites such as Whitby Abbey (Wilson, 1964, 195-200).
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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