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Mordants (belt components): CM.1810-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Anglo-Saxon (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A zoomorphic terminal fragment of a convex-sided strap-end. Decorated with a central trewhiddle style panel. Thomas class A, type 1.

Notes

History note: Bought as a part of a group for £120

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey

Dating

Early Medieval
800 - 899

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 3.68 g
Whole Object Height 1.5 mm Length 31 mm Width 12 mm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1810-2008
Primary reference Number: 183756
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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