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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy strap end. This example fits into Thomas' classification as a Type A . Only the lower half of the strap end survives and the break is an irregular tear across the centre of the object. This has therefore resulted in the loss of the attachment end and the rivets. The lower end is wider in the centre and tapers to the terminal. The terminal is slightly raised and finishes with a zoomorphic head. The head features the ears, eyes, nose and mouth of a creature. The nose is formed from two bands. The front of the main plate of the strap end has been decorated with a deeply incised border and an elaborate raised knot-work design. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The metal is a mid reddish-brown colour; it is pitted and slightly corroded. This Viking strap end dates from the late 8th - 10th 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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