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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy strap end dating from the Early Medieval period (circa AD 800 - AD 900).The strap end is sub oval in plan and sub rectangular in cross section, there is a section at the top which splits into a 'V' shape. The top of the object, on the obverse, has two small holes punched into the metal. The reverse has the remains of these holes, semi circles, the rest having been broken away, presumably in antiquity. Underneath these holes, on the obverse is an insised small tear drop design, which is followed by an etched curve which then forms a dual border around the rest of the object. Inside this border there is are two sections of decoration, the first is formed of etched curved lines and circles which resemble a styalised face, this is then followed by incised lines that form rectangular shapes that come together to form chevrons. Below that is a section of interlaced, knotwork which forms the main section of decoration on this piece. The knotwork is split from the end section by a curved incised line that is part of the border. The tip is a styalised beasts head, resembling a dog. The ears are formed of incised lines with crescents underneath, the dogs head has two incised lines forming a dual chevron decoration on top. The face is made up of a ridge, for the eyes which tapers to a nose forming the tip. The reverse of the object is plain and undecorated.This object is a Thomas Class A Type 1 example (Thomas, 2003). It measures 51.9 mm in length and 11.8 mm wide. It has a thickness of 4.0 mm and weighs 7.7 g.The object is a mid to dark brown in colour and has a very even surface patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil could have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail, but object is in very good condition.Reference:Thomas, G. 'Late Anglo Saxon and Viking Age strap ends 750 - 1100: Part 1', Datasheet 32, Finds Research Group AD 700 - 1700, 2003
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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