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Ipsden Heath strap-ends
educational resource
posted on 2022-12-14, 12:48 authored by Woruldhord Project TeamAshmolean Museum inventory no. AN1997.56&57. 9th century. Gold and silver. Two silver strap-ends with panels of gold filigree, consisting of beaded gold wire and clusters. The strap-ends each terminate in a stylised beast's head with large circular ears. They were discovered in 1991 on Ipsden Heath by a metal detectorist.