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Description: | A complete copper alloy strap end dating to the early-medieval period. The strap end can be described as Thomas' (2003) Class B2. The strap end has a flared split end that tapers towards the elaborate zoomorphic terminal. The zoomorphic termial is in the form of a beast's head with flared nostrils, inset eyes and square head with the ears lying flat behind the head. An undecorated panel flalnked either side by moulded transverse lines seperates the zoomprohic terminal with the rear decorative panel and flared end. This decorative panel is in the Trewhiddle style and comprises an intertwined beast. This is bordered by ladder-like decoration on three sides with punched dots bordering the decoration near the split end. The split end (for the insertion and securing of a leather strap) has two rivet holes through both the upper and lower copper sheet; on of the holes on the reverse is broken. The object appears to have been silvered; traces of silvering can be seen on the beast's snout and the decorative panel as well as an area of silver on the reverse. This is a nice example of a Class B2 strap end, which dates from the 9th century AD.
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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