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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object, possibly a harness fitting or terret of Iron Age to Roman date. Only a small fragment from part of the hoop and bar survives, the remainder of the object now missing due to old breaks. The bar is flat and rectangular in form, terminating in old breaks close to the hoop, its original size uncertain. The hoop is oval shaped in section and has extensive moulded decoration. This comprises a large oval shaped bead between transverse projecting ribs or collars, the hoop terminating in old breaks after the second rib/collar. The entire object has a dark green patina that is pitted in places and shows some signs of corrosion. It measures 22.93mm in length, 21.60mm in width, 8.58mm in thickness (at hoop; 2.17mm at bar) and 8.74g in weight.The precise function of this object remains uncertain. However, the flattened bar and incomplete moulded hoop find parallels in terret rngs of Iron Age to Roman date, in particular knobbed terret rings of 1st to 2nd century AD date. A similar date might be suggested for the current object, however a differing function or date range cannot be ruled out entirely.
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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