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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy harness pendant, of Roman date c. AD 43-410. The pendant's form is severely abraded and a portion of the suspension loop has been broken. The suspension loop is circular and its hole runs parallel to the front face of the pendant. The pendant itself is sub-triangular in plan, with a heart-shaped upper segment, followed by an elongated bulb and end-knop. The pendant is flat on the reverse surface, save for a slight bend due to damage. It has an overall rough surface and is deep green in colour. The pendant measures 30.9 mm long, 12.7 mm maximum width and is 2.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.69 grams.No further decoration is visible, but it is possible that this is a derivative of a Dura Europos type pendant common to the Roman period and popular with the Roman military. Other less detailed pendants of a similar style are also common to the Roman period.
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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