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Description: | Early Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) cast copper alloy Thomas class B type 1 strap end. It is sub-rectangular in plan, with a wedge-shaped split end with two rivet holes for attachment. The upper surface of the main body is covered in transverse grooves with two small dots before the terminal. The edges of the terminal are tapered in slightly. The reverse is plain and undecorated. It has a mid-green patina. There is a small amount of damage to the attachment end, and it has been bent at approximately one third of its length. In its current condition it is 35.53mm long, 8.55mm wide at the attachment end tapering to 4.57mm at the terminal. It has a maximum thickness of 2.55 grams and weighs 3.14 grams. This type of strap end dates from the late 8th century through to the 11th century.
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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