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Ipsden Heath strap-ends

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Ashmolean 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.

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9th century

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800-900

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Ashmolean Museum

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Ashmolean Museum

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    ArchaeologyArt historyAshmolean MuseumStrap-endArchaeology

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