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Description: | A cast copper alloy ring dating to the Roman period from a stratified context. The ring is solid and well made and has an ovoid cross section with a shallow raised rib running circumferentially around the outside. One area of the inside of the ring appears slightly worn, suggesting that a strap may have been tied or suspended around this area and has worn down the copper ring through use. It is not possible to attribute a function to this object as it may have several uses such as a horse harness connector or rein guide, or possibly as a belt fitting although its quality does suggest a possibly military or higher status owner.
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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