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Description: | Early Saxon copper alloy strap end. The proximal end is of flat, rectangular cross-section and is recessed on the reverse for the strap and there is one rivet hole. Traces of solder suggests there was a separate backplate. The front is decorated with four transverse engraved lines, two singles and a pair, along with a saltire. Just above the recess the cross-section changes to D-shaped and two broad transverse moulded grooves divide three low ribs, each decorated with a triplet of grooves which have worn away at the central, highest point. Below these the cross-section is triangular and widens before narrowing to the rounded outside edge, and a median arris bifurcates just before the edge. Engraved double-line decoration comprises two chevrons and two saltires. The reverse in this lower part is almost flat. No close parallel has been noted. Length 48.8mm. Width 7mm. Thickness 2.7mm. Weight 4.50g. c.450 - c.550.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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