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Description: | A possibly incomplete and miscast copper alloy zoomorphic strap end, probably of Medieval dating (11th to 12th Centuries AD).The artefact is irregular in shape. It consists of a triangular body, with a circular sectioned knop. The front has a smooth, almost molten look to it. The reverse of the artefact exhibits the possible remains of a circular sectioned rivet. The possible strap end measures 24.5 mm in length, 10.3 mm wide and 4.3 mm thick. It weighs 3.4 g.The strap end is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina.The shape of the artefact is similar to zoomorphic strap ends such as WMID-B21B07, BH-B5EF33, BH-C52097, DENO-0ADA56, BERK-F97492 and WAW-AFFB20. Dating has ranged from the 9th to 12th Centuries. However it is still possible that it is a piece of casting waste and not a strap end.
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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