Strap end

Strap end. late-Saxon strap end; the solid silver base has a sunken field covering most of the surfaces, into which is inlaid a sheet-gold panel decorated with symmetrical plant-scroll ornament in twisted filigree wire, punctuated by granules in gold; worn as terminals for girdles or waist-belts; forming a pair, though not identical, with AN1997.57

Belts Ends Filigree Girdle Inlaid Ornament Ornaments Saxon Scroll Solid Strap Symmetrical Terminal Twisted

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