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Description: | Complete cast copper alloy cast copper alloy button and loop fastener of Roman date. It can be classified as an example of Wild's Class III type, dated c. 43 -c. 200 AD. The triangular open loop, sub-oval in cross-section, tapers and turns 90° to join the reverse side of the tear-shaped 'button'. At the front it has a tear-shaped perimeter creating a raised rim and within this a circular groove encircling a raised central circular boss. The rear face of the button is convex below the raised central boss.Button-and-loop fasteners could possibly have been clothing fasteners or, alternatively, harness fittings.
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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