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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End Anglo-Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End Anglo-Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End
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LOT 1646

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End

8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (3.47 grams, 28 mm).

Triangular in plan with low-relief beast-head finial, Trewhiddle Style reserved speckled beast; upper end absent. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Yorkshire, UK.

Literature

Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds Research Group datasheet 32, Sleaford, 2007, item 5, for type.

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LOT 1646

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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