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Description: | Incomplete Middle Saxon to Late Saxon copper alloy strap end of Thomas 2003 Class A Type 5. Only the incomplete animal-head terminal and the adjacent part of the main body are present, and in very abraded condition. The surface of the metal has dissolved leaving fields inlaid with niello and silver wire standing proud. One field depicting an ear of the animal has been lost. In its place a pinkish patch is surrounded by verdigris. One of the blind drilled eyes has broken through to the edge and the reverse. Extant length 24.5mm. Width 11mm. Thickness 2.5mm. 9th century.Finder's number AFC 1101.
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