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Description: | A cast copper-alloy late Roman 'amphora-shaped' strap end, in the study by Bishop and Coulston (1993, 175, fig 126, no 7), these types are associated with fourth century Dominate belt-furniture. This is a large example and is complete apart from one fragment of the handle area of the amphora which is missing due to an old break. It measures 75.95mm in length and 29.35mm in width. The attachment end is split and has a shaped edge with two rivet holes through it. The falring split attachment end tapers into the neck of the 'amphora' with open work handles. The main body of the 'amphora' them flares outwards with downwards sloping shoulders, and tapers to a point. The front face is decorated in the centre of the main body of the 'amphora' with five ring and dot motifs, four arranged around a central one.
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