Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Strap End

10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (7.38 grams, 31 mm).

With split attachment plate held by two rivets and featuring ring-and-dot detailing; D-section segmented lower panel with geometric ornament. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Lincolnshire, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

Literature

Cf.Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 24, for type.

CONDITION

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