Anglo Saxon Strap end No 5

Anglo Saxon strap end 8th or 9th century before cleaning

The strap end is made of bronze. The proximal end is missing, only one rivet hole being obvious. A single curved palmette is visible. The main body of the strap end comprises four inlaid panels, two at the proximal end being the same width but half the length of the two at the terminal end. A small "v" shaped design between the two sets of inlaid panels is visible. The four panels and part of the central v shape are inlaid with niello. Only one of the panels are complete. The panels are of a grey/silver colour. The whole strap end is 40mm long by 11mm wide.

Running down the sides of the strap end is a single groove.

The terminal end is pointed and carries a "v" shaped design.

The back of the strap end is undecorated.

The UK finds database includes a strap end of similar design reference  UKDFD Ref. No. - 30592