• Set of brass Tarsoly strap ends with intricate 10th-century Hungarian-inspired engravings on a blue fabric background.
  • Leather pouch adorned with brass Tarsoly strap ends and fittings, showcasing medieval-style embellishments on a decorative fabric.
  • Brass Tarsoly strap ends assembled in a row, featuring detailed engravings inspired by medieval Hungarian designs on blue fabric.
  • Tarsoly strap ends and pouch fittings arranged in a vertical line, displaying intricate brass engravings on a blue fabric background.
  • Back view of brass Tarsoly strap ends and fittings, showing prongs for attachment, placed on blue fabric.
  • Set of five brass Tarsoly strap ends and pouch fittings with intricate engravings, inspired by medieval Hungarian designs.
  • Close-up of brass Tarsoly strap ends with detailed engravings, inspired by 10th-century Hungarian craftsmanship.
  • Brass Tarsoly strap ends and pouch fittings displayed on blue fabric, showcasing medieval-inspired engravings.
  • Brass Tarsoly strap ends and pouch fittings arranged on blue fabric, featuring intricate medieval-style engravings.
  • Historical reference image of a decorated Tarsoly pouch with strap fittings, illustrating medieval Hungarian craftsmanship.
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Tarsoly Strap Ends - For the straps on a pouch (set-5 pieces)

Tarsoly Strap Ends - For the straps on a pouch (set-5 pieces)

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These Tarsoly Strap Ends are modelled after one found at a Hungarian site and currently held at the Egri museum. It is dated to the 10th century. These adjoining pieces are found along the length of a Tarsoly strap to add decoration and strengthen the leather. Tarsoly Strap Ends can be combined with the other variety of mounts to create a complete Viking pouch. 

Available as a set of 5 (1 strap end, 4 mounts).
Measurements:
Strap end - L = 36mm, W= 6mm
Mounts - L = 15mm, W= 6mm

This type of pouch called a Tarsoly are highly decorated with brass fittings and were considered status symbols. Tarsoly strap ends have been found as far away as Birka Sweden and are common in Hungary, Moravia and Kievan Rus settlements.

You can read more about the Hungarian examples here: https://arpad.abtk.hu/images/aktualis/2019/014_het/ReveszL_Tarsoly.pdf

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