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Description: | The object is a cast copper alloy strap fitting. It probably dates to the late Iron Age to early Roman period. Jackson illustrates a similar type of fitting found at Camerton (No. 82) which he comments may relate to button-loop fasteners as described by Wild.
The strap fitting has a pointed oval shape as the decorative element. This oval has a central circular hole. The sides of the frame are semi-circular in section. At the pointed terminals there is a subtle ridge as decoration. Protruding from the base, from each corner, is a rectangular shaped loop. The loop is perpendicular to the base, of the pointed oval. The two interior lower corners of the loop are rounded, therefore the bar is slightly narrowed here. It maybe narrowed due to wear, but it is not certain. The surface of the fitting has a dark green patina.
The strap fitting weighs 9.87g. It measures 25.67mm long, 19.43mm wide and 16.46mm. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Bolton, Angie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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