Saxon & Medieval — Saxo-Norman; early 11th century
Buckle
D-shaped buckle decorated in the Ringerike style with two beast's heads entwined together. ‘Ringerike’ is a style of Scandinavian decoration named after the Ringerike district in Norway, where carved stones have been found. It became popular in England after it was introduced by Scandinavian settlers.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 89.336/2
- Object name:
- buckle
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Saxo-Norman; early 11th century
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 31 mm, W 28 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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