Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 9th century
Belt chape, strap end
Strap end (also known as a belt chape) which would have protected the end of a belt from fraying. It is cast with a ribbon interlace pattern and an animal-head terminal. There are two rivet holes to attach it to the belt.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 81.571
- Object name:
- belt chape, strap end
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 9th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 39 mm, W 12 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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