Strap-end

3D Model

This complete silver strap-end belt fitting is decorated with an open-mouthed collared animal, whose tail forms a loop and is interlaced with a scroll. Another animal head can be seen on the tip of the fitting. It has bulging eyes, comma shaped ears and a trefoil on its forehead. The rivet to attach the fitting to a belt is still intact.

Context: Found north of the abbey church on 12 June 1925

Date: Early 9th century

Dimensions: h 40mm x w 11.5mm x d 4.5mm

Weight: 7g

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