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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy late Roman 'propeller' belt stiffener; usually associated with the late Roman military, they continue to be used into the early fifth century. They are common site finds especially along the Northern frontiers (Bishop and Coulston 1993, 173-4; refs. 3 and 5). 'Propeller' belt stiffeners have a central roundel and two opposing triangular terminals. This example is flat, with a circular rivet hole through the centre of the end of the triangular terminals. One rivet survives in the hole, protruding 3.8mm from the back of the fitting. The centre roundel is decorated with three raised concentric circles, a form of ring and dot motif. The upper surface was originally smooth, but has suffered from pitting and scratch marks. The back face is rougher and obviously not meant to be seen. On of the sides of one of the triangles is slightly truncated, while the opposing corner on the other side has been bent down slightly. The artefact is black with patches of a green patina.
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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