Record ID: DUR-F45F98
Object type: BUCKLE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Hartlepool
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy Early Medieval buckle dating to c. 900- 1100 AD. It is D-shaped in plan with a narrowed strap bar. The terminals of the loop are zoomorphic in form with the strap bar connecting two heads of animals, their mouths are open, almost as though they are biting the bar. These are stylised animals seen on various objects from this period and could be dogs/dragons/dolphins, it is difficult to see. They have a rounded head with inset eyes and an elongated snout. The strap bar is worn and very narrow at one point, the pin is missing. The buckle has a reddish patina, with…
Created on: Monday 20th June 2011
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2011
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