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Description: | This cast copper alloy object is from the later part of the early-medieval period (circa 930-1050) is most likely a fragment of a Winchester style strap end. Only the pointed tongue-shaped section remains with the attachment section missing. Strap ends, with this symmetrical openwork ornamentation are illustrated in Mainman & Rogers, 2000 and are dated to AD 930-975.This piece is now heavily worn away and fragmented to one edge, some pale green patina remains.
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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