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Description: | Early-Medieval 9th century cast copper alloy strap end with zoomorphic terminal. Bifurcated proximal end with single iron rivet (magnetic); the bifurcation appears to have been achieved through soldering a plate to the reverse; transverse ridge then central panel of simple single-stranded interlace; zoomorphic terminal with splayed triangular ears, prominent rounded eyes with central depression and pointed snout. The reverse is undecorated. Dark brown patina. Length 47.5mm, width at widest point 10.2mm, thickness 4.0mm, weight 7.53g See Haldenby, D., "A Study of 9th Century Anglo-Saxon Strapends" (Treasure Hunting Feb 1998) p.39 Group 11, Interlace for similar strapends, although no exact parallel.
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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