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Description: | A cast copper alloy fragment from a hooked strap fitting of probable Roman date (50 - 450 AD). The fragment is incomplete; it is broadly sub-triangular in plan and irregular in profile. The upper edge is broken, although the break is old, patinated and heavily worn. In profile the artefact expands from a relatively thin section to a wide angular midpoint which then tapers to a thin plate. In plan this shape is seen in reverse so the thickest place in profile is the narrowest in plan and vice versa. The lower part of the artefact is turned to form a well shaped hook, the edge of which is slightly feathered. The artefact is a mid green colour with an abraded patina which covers all surfaces. The function of the artefact is unknown, put is probably from a piece of harness or possibly armour. A direct parallel has not been found.The hooked fitting measures 26.6mm length, 10.7mm maximum width and 7.1mm maximum thickness. It weighs 4.16 grams.
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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