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Description: | A slightly corroded but complete early-medieval cast copper-alloy strap-end probably of Thomas Class B, Type 6. A broadly 11th-century date can be suggested for this artefact (Thomas 2003, 6).The split at the attachment end is c. 12.25mm in length. A single rivet remains in situ within a central perforation. From the attachment end the object tapers to a width of 6.3mm after 26.8mm. The terminal is moulded in the form of an animal head and is 21.4mm long. It tapers to a snout. The V-shaped ears are moulded and the eyes are delineated by oval shaped incisions. The jaws are heavily moulded and have upturned beginnings. The artefact is covered all over with green corrosion product which overlays dark red-brown metal.
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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