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Description: | An incomplete copper-alloy unusual possible strap fitting or mount of probable Roman date. This possible mount consists of a straight rectangular shaped bar, measuring 19.4mm in length and 5.10mm in width, which is slightly curvilinear and has a faceted front face. Projecting vertically from the centre of the back edge of the upper front face there is a now incomplete flat triangular part with incomplete open work loops to either side of it. Inbetween the triangular part and the bar there is a transverse moulding. The triangular part measures 21.9mm in width at its widest point and 13.8mm in length. Traces of a silver metal coating can be seen on both faces of this possible mount. The back face is rough to the touch and the front face smooth. There is also a trace of a white possible solder material on the back face of the bar. No parallel could be found for this possible mount, however due to its form and the presence of a white metal coating and its discovery on a Roman site it is most likely to be Roman in date.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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