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Description: | Incomplete cast copper-alloy 'dumb-bell' toggle, or possibly the head from a button and loop fastener, of probable late Iron Age or early Roman date (100 BC - 100 AD). The head of the toggle is broadly cylindrical (sub-rectangular) in plan; in profile and cross section the toggle is sub-circular, D shaped. The head of the toggle is broadly symmetrical in design. It consists of two integral cast sub-spherical (D shaped) elements (or lobes) conjoined together in a bar. Where the two lobes conjoin the toggle tapers; where the toggle expands are a series of double incised circumferential bands, one on each lobe. This is the only decoration on the piece. One edge has a slight flattening but there is no evidence of hoop, it is possible that this may have broken at this point and the toggle was abraded in the ground. The toggle is a mid-green colour with a well developed and preserved patina. This surface has been lost in several areas and a light green corrosion product is present. The most likely catalyst for this corrosion is abrasion from the plough soil. This has affected the external edges of the artefact. A large number of similar 'dumb-bell' toggles are recorded on the PAS database; all are dated to the later phases of the Iron Age or Early Roman periods. It is likely that this example would have been use to fasten either personal dress or possibly elements of horse harness.The toggle measures 23.4mm length, is 9.9mm diameter, and weighs 8.34grams
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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