STRAP END 99543

Description: Copper alloy strap end. The upper and lower plates are broadly triangular, although badly worn, tapering towards the terminal, and been cast in one with the terminal. The terminal is generally trapezoidal in plan and thickens just after the two plates join, then tapers to the squared off end with a slight transverse ridge at approximately the mid-way point. The reverse of the terminal is flat. The terminal may represent an animal’s head, now heavily worn. There is a circular aperture at the attachment end of each plate. The aperture is centrally located on the upper plate, and larger and off-centre on the lower plate. Dull dark patina. L. 32mm. W. 9.66-4.3mm. Th. 3.5mm.

Object type: STRAP END

Last import: August 15, 2017