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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early-Medieval strap end of Thomas' Class A Type 2. It has worn surfaces and is missing most of the split attachment end due to old breaks. The strap end is sub-oval in form with convex sides, tapering to a decorative zoomorphic terminal. The terminal has a rounded, triangular snout above which are two oval(?) shaped eyes and oval ears with central crescentic mouldings. The front face above the terminal has the remains of incised decoration comprising a single grooved border within which there appears to be a simple flaring cross-shaped motif with central pellet. At the attachment end there is an incised triangular or fan-shaped motif between the remains of now incomplete circular rivet holes. The back face of the object is flat and undecorated, the entire strap end having a dark green patina. It measures 37.04mm in length, 12.71mm in width, 2.61mm in thickness and 3.31g in weight.This is an incomplete strap end of late Anglo-Saxon date. Its form and simply incised geometric decoration indicate that it belongs in Thomas' Class A strap ends, and probably his Class A Type 2 (Thomas, 2003: p. 2). It probably dates to the 9th century AD or perhaps c.750-900 AD.
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