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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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