Anglo-Saxon Beast-Head Strap End

8th-9th century AD. A flat-section bronze strap end narrowing to a beast-head terminal with triangular ears placed flat along the sides, ridged brow, scalloped muzzle and rounded nose; separate plate with two pins soldered to the underside, to trap the leather or fabric strap to which it was attached. See Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking-Age Strap Ends 750-1100 - Part 1, Finds Research Group Datasheet 32, 2003. 4.49 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Found Suffolk, UK. This form is similar to Thomas's Class B Type 4 but lacks the multi-head feature of that type. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.