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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Strap End of the Early Medieval Period, dating to AD 800 - AD 900. The strap end is sub triangular in shape and rectangular in cross section, there is a section at the top which splits into a 'V' shape. The top of the object has been broken, presumed in antiquity. The obverse shows two possible sections of engraved design all of which has been surrounded by a border edging the whole decoration. The first section of decoration comprises of a circle with an inverted raised chevron with a narrower one depressed next to it - the remnants of what could be a cross, two curved incisd lines form the border that splits one decorated section from the other. Below that is a section of incised lines and curves forming interlaced, knotwork which forms the main section of decoration on this piece. At the tip of the strap end there is a ridge just below where the decoration ends in an incised line making up the border. Below that the object tapers to a rounded point, there is some damage to the very end of the object. The reverse is plain and undecorated. The object measures 29.3 mm in length and is 8.7 mm wide at the top and 4.6 mm wide at the tip. It has a thickness of 1.9 mm and weighs 1.8 g. The object is a dark green to brown in colour and has an even patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Other examples of this type of object have been noted by Thomas (2003), pg 3, Fig 5 - 7 and can be found on the database, including: WMID-2D6997 (similar example), WMID-85D912 and WMID-FF7050. Reference:Thomas, G. (2003), 'Late Anglo Saxon and Viking Age strap ends 750 - 1100: Part 1', Datasheet 32, Finds Research Group AD 700 - 1700.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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