A Late Saxon and Viking three way strap distributor. It is carved in
Borre style with stylised mouse or bat heads on each point of the
distributor. A similar example (with high relief zoomorphic heads)
can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme website, record ID
NLM-EB0C03.
This strap distributor likely saw usage during AD 900 - 1000
Made using lost wax casting process, original master carved by Andy
Mason, cast by Stuart Makin of Jackhammer Forge.
Dimensions:
43mm wide by 43mm long.
Suitable for 15mm wide leather straps.
10th - 11th Century, Viking / Saxon Style Strap Distributor
Suitable for 15mm wide leather straps. These can be purchased from The Longships Return upon application Made from Natural Veg Tan Leather . Price on application, subject to lengths.
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