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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy Early Medieval strap end dating to the period c. AD 750 - 1100. The strap end can be classed as a Thomas Class B and exhibits a split end terminal with two sets of two circular perforations, the plate to the reverse is incomplete and the rivets are missing. At the top, there are two broadly rounded knops.The strap end broadly tapers from the tip expanding just before the terminal (from 10.6mm wide to 7.2mm wide before expanding to 9.35mm wdie). The strap end is broadly triangular at the tip, the decoration is worn, located roughly one third down is a horizontal ridge below which the strap end has bevelled outer edges and a D shapred cross section. The decoration is worn although the tip of the strap end is slightly flared and D shaped in plan and is decorated with two cresentic punches depicting a snout.The reverse of the strap end is flat and undecorated.The strap end is 39.25mm in length, 10.6mm wide, 3.85mm thick and weighs 5.38 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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