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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy Early-Medieval / Anglo-Scandinavian zoomorphic stirrup terminal of probable 11th Century date (950-1150 AD). The terminal is incomplete being worn and broken. A large portion of the iron stirrup survives within the outer decorated copper alloy sheath. In plan the terminal is broadly sub-rectangular (cylindrical); the copper alloy sheath is presumably hollow enclosing the iron arm of the stirrup.The stirrup terminal measures 32.4mm length 11.6mm width is 15.5mm thick and weighs 17.78 grams.The upper face of the stirrup terminal has a moulded zoomorphic decoration; this is heavily abraded. From what survives it is possible to suggest the terminal is decorated with a series of raised cast ridges and the terminal has a cast small rounded snub-like snout at the foot of the terminal. The only other decoration present is a series of circumferential transverse bands positioned near the terminal of the mount. These bands are deeply cast. The stirrup terminal is a mid green colour with a poorly preserved abraded and corroded patina. The iron remains of the stirrup are relatively well preserved although in areas iron corrosion encases the copper alloy terminal.Similar stirrup terminals are discussed by David Williams in Finds Research Datasheet 24. He suggests that this form of terminal is of Early-Medieval date and of Anglo-Scandinavian manufacture with influences from the Ringerike and Urnes styles. It is most likely to date from the 11th century AD, however a wider date range is given here.
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