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Anglo-saxon strapend

Unknown artist, c. 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.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Anglo-saxon strapend, c. 800–900

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Silver

Dimensions

6.3 x 2 cm

Grant

300

Total cost

1200

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