Circa 8th-9th century AD. A fine, large example of a Middle Saxon openwork zoomorphic strap end cast in copper-alloy, the split and scrolled upper edge pierced to accept two attachment rivets, of which one is still in place and the plate decorated in openwork running scrolls within a frame with segmental decoration; the terminal an animal head in plan with volute ears, bulging eyes and square snout.

LITERATURE:
Webster & Backhouse, 1991, p. 85, fig. 66m.