Viking Objects
Copper-Alloy Strap-End (LEIC-982247)
This Anglo-Scandinavian copper-alloy strap-end is decorated with a sub-circular dome which is flanked by eight circular holes joined into pairs by a recessed channel creating a raised ‘cross’. There are very faint traces of possible ring and dot motifs on the surface of the cross. It has been classified as a Thomas Class E.
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Viking Objects
Anglo-Saxon Zoomorphic Strap-End (NCMG 2003-27; T2001:2 ; 2002 T21)
A large silver strap-end with simple chevron decoration and six incised panels of ribbon knotwork divided by curved laddered frames. This strap-end is typical of ninth-century Anglo-Saxon design from the Yorkshire school. The border design is also found on the Trewhiddle type but due to its lower quality execution this strap-end is probably an imitation. Strap-ends came in various styles and were fairly common throughout the Viking world. They were used to decorate the ends of belts and to stop them getting damaged.