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Description: | A complete Early Medieval cast copper alloy strap end belonging to Thomas' Class A, type 2.The strap end tapers slightly towards the straight, split end and two closely set rivet holes for attachment. The rivets remain in place and are circular in section, set flush against both surfaces. The corners are chipped. It tapers again towards the zoomorphic terminal, which has circular and diagonal lines representing eyes and ears. The central section is decorated with a rectangular panel containing an inter-lace pattern and some horizontal notches along the border. Neillo probably infilled the interlace decoration, but is now missing. There are traces of silvering or tinning on the reverse. Also on the reverse is iron staining in a triangular pattern at the zoomorphic terminal end. The strap end has an even dark green patina.44mm long and 10mm at its widest.
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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