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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy strap-end of Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) date (800-900). Thomas class A. This strap end is long and slender and has convex sides. It has a split attachment end with two rivet holes in each split element. One of the holes retains the remains of a copper alloy rivet. The terminal end is in the form of a stylised animal head. The front face is decorated and due to corrosion is largely indeterminate. However, what remains, indicates that it was of geometric design. The object is severely corroded and in poor condition. There is no indication of any white metal coating. Specks of a black substance may represent the remains of niello. 59.5 x 11.4 x 6.0mm. Weight: 10.35g.
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