Wmid-23e5b9 - Early Medieval strap end

An incomplete copper alloy strap end of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-900). The object is flat in profile and sub-rectangular in plan with a rounded tip. The opposing terminal is partially retained with the upper plate of this split end partially present, with the lower plate missing. The upper surface of the plate has an incised decoration composed of a moulded and incised zoomorphic style terminal with a rounded snout with two punched pellets to indicate nostrils, above which are two punched pellets to indicate eyes. Above the zoomorphic terminal is a pair of incised comma shaped ears, above which is an incised Trewhiddle style design of interlaced animal limbs within an incised outer border. For more information, please visit the online database record available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1063549