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Description: | A copper alloy strap end of early-medieval date. The object is 'spearhead shaped' with a bifurcated or split end. It has a waisted split end and heavily tapering convex shaft. A single rivet remains in situ at the split end which terminates with a break. The prominent waist shows the remnants of transverse moulding. Thus the form is similar to Thomas's type D (Finds Research Group AD700-1700 Datasheet 32) however the body of the object is undecorated. The object has a dark green patina and is in fair condition.The split end is a trait of Middle Saxon strap ends, but the form is Anglo-Scandinavian. Suggested date: Early Medieval, 850-1000.Dimensions: 55mm in length, 11mm in width, 2mm thick, 5.9g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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