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Description: | A cast copper-alloy zoomorphic stirrup strap mount of semicircular cross-section which encloses the remainder of an iron stirrup, dating to the 11th century AD. Thomas Type B. The stirrup strap mount is decorated in the form of an animal's head, with an elongated snout with curved nostrils at the end that flare outwards. The eyes are elongated ovals with eyebrows that extend backwards, terminating in tendrils and above the forehead and oval ears are visible. A large thick collar with a semicircular cross-section is positioned at the top. The iron stirrup is visible at several points at the stirrup strap mount ends and reverse surface. The surface is dark brown in colour. Cf. Williams (Datasheet 24, Finds Research Group 700-1700), p. 2, fig. b.
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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