Copper-alloy, 13.57 grams, 44.20 mm. Circa 10th-11th century AD. This tongue-shaped strap end is decorated in the late 10th century Ringerike Style, consisting of two opposed serpentine creatures enmeshed in their own tendril extensions, within a scutiform border. At the upper edge the attachment plate is pierced with two holes to accept rivets. The design is documented on other examples from this period, e.g. the strap end from Lower Brook St., Winchester. Reference: Backhouse, J., Turner, D.H., Webster, L. The Golden Age of Anglo-Saxon Art 966-1066, London, 1984, p.96 item 82. Very fine condition. Found Hertfordshire.