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Description: | An unusual complete cast copper-alloy decorative strap or belt fitting likely to be Roman in date. It is quatrefoil in shape with two parallel integral rectangular loops on its reverse to allow it to be slid onto a strap or belt. It measures 31.4mm in length and 25mm in width it is c10mm in thickness. The quatrefoil shape of the fitting is formed from four pointed oval shapes, each of these have a raised outer edge and a circular hole through their centres, measuring c6mm in diameter. There are also two diagonally opposing raised pointed oval shaped protrusions in the centre of the front face which are the terminals of two of the diagonally opposing pointed oval shapes. On the reverse the fitting is concave where it protrudes on the front face. The two integral rectangular loops are complete, although one is slightly bent in its centre due to damage. They measure c24mm in length and 4mm in width. This strap fitting is very similar in style to examples from Germany which are believed to be Roman military belt fittings (Oldenstein 1976, Tafel 69), however, these parallels have two integral rivets on their reverse to attach them to a strap or belt, rather than loops.
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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