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late-Saxon strap end, 9th century. Artist: Unknown.

Late-Saxon strap end, 9th century. 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. Dimensions: length: 5.7 cm.
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Title:
late-Saxon strap end, 9th century. Artist: Unknown.
Caption:
Late-Saxon strap end, 9th century. 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. Dimensions: length: 5.7 cm
Credit:
Album / Heritage Images / Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
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Image size:
6055 x 7050 px | 122.1 MB
Print size:
51.3 x 59.7 cm | 20.2 x 23.5 in (300 dpi)