Strap fittings from Asthall Barrow (AN1923.773-5)

This object is a bronze strap-end. It is one of several objects which are all described as strap fittings. They may have been part of a horse's bridle but no horse bones were found. They may also have been part of an elaborate suspension system for carrying a sword or purse.

The number of strap fittings and the decoration tell us that this person was relatively rich and possibly important.

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