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Description: | A fragment of a copper alloy strap end of early-medieval date dating to circa (AD750-1100).The strap end is probably of a similar style to Thomas' Class B, Type 4 (multi-headed). Only the multi-headed zoomorphic terminal remains, which is sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded terminal and is D-shaped in section. The terminal is in the form of a forward facing animal head with drilled nostrils and a snub snout. A second pair of probable eyes is present above this terminal represented by two circular indentations. At the opposite terminal which is the broken edge where the strap end would have originally split there are a further set of circular indentations. The reverse is decorated with nine circular indentations that transverse the strap end in length. The metal has a mid green-brown patina and is worn.Thomas (FRG 32) states that the strap-ends provided the dual service of preventing straps to which they were attached fraying or curling, and on items of costume, adding weight to make them hang down attractively. The distinctive muzzled animal head is believed to be of Scandinavian and Anglo-Scandinavian origin and has been seen on metalwork of this origin. Parallels can be found on the database; YORYM-FBD5C4 and YORYM-6F6590 were both discovered in the district of East Riding, Yorkshire.Length: 28.69mmm, Width: 9.63mm, Thickness (at terminal): 2.96mm, Weight: 3.0gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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