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 840 - 970
Cast in the UK from brass using the 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.
Viking / Saxon Borre Style Strap Distributor 10th - 11th Century
£25.00Price

