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Description: | A complete copper-alloy Anglo-Saxon strap end of Thomas Class A Type 1 of a 9th century AD date. The strap end is sub-oval in shape with convex sides, tapering to a decorative zoomorphic terminal. The terminal has a flattened snout with incised semi-circular notches to either side forming the nostrils, now very worn. All other decoration on the terminal has been worn away.The sides of the plate have longitudinal borders within which is a central panel of chip carved decoration terminating at the open attachment end due to an old break. The decorative elements comprise interlaced/entwined Trewhiddle style motifs of zoomorphic form, now worn. At the top of the strap end is a split attachment end with two circular rivet holes, one of which is broken by an old breakThe strap end is 46.9mm long, 11.8mm wide, 1.4mm thick and weighs 3.58 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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