Anglo-saxon strapend

Anglo-Saxon

Nottingham Castle

circa 800-900

Large silver strapend, split at the narrow end for two rivets with one still in position. Below is a semicircular field decorated with a simple chevron, while the main field is incised with 6 panels of ribbon knotwork divided by curved laddered frames. The terminal is a blunt-nosed animal mask with rounded ears.

• Medium: silver
• Dimensions: 6.3 x 2cm
• Art Fund Grant: £300 ( Total: £1,200)
• ArtFunded in: 2003
• Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Provenance

Discovered with a metal detector at a farm in Caunton, Nottinghamshire. Declared Treasure in 2002.

Add your comments about this artwork Hide this form

Have your say