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Description: | An early medieval copper alloy strap end of Thomas Class B, Type 1 dating to the period c. AD 700 - 1200. The strap end has a narrowed end with two rivet holes positioned on the long axis. One rivet hole retains the remains of a copper alloy rivet. The rivet hole at the top is incomplete due to an old break. The strap end tapers from a width of 5.77mm at the end to 2.19mm at the terminal. A raised moulded horizontal band is visible just below the second rivet hole. Two further moulded horizontal bands form a collar just above the stylised zoomorphic terminal. The terminal is in the form of an animal head. The strap end has a smooth dark brown patina. There are traces of iron corrosion product on the back of the strap end.It measures 29.05mm in length, 5.77mm maximum width, 2.19mm minimum width, is 2.95mm thick and weighs 1.61g.A similar example is illustrated in Thomas, G, 2003, p. 5, fig. 2, no. 13.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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