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Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy object of probable Roman date. It comprises a flat, rectangular plate that is perhaps incomplete at its attachment end. This has worn, incised decoration on the front face comprising a series of symmetrical scroll-shaped motifs that run the length of the face and have traces of an added white metal coating. The back face of the plate has a single central integral rivet mid way down its length, with the possible remains of additional rivets at the top corners, although this is uncertain due to the preservation of the object. At its base there is a large, moulded terminal from which extends a shorter, and probably incomplete back plate, creating a rectangular slot that would have enabled attachment to a larger object. The terminal itself has a transverse rectangular collar with central transverse groove, beneath which is a narrow waist followed by a tapering conical terminal knop. This knop has a slightly flattened back face and curves forwards towards its tip, which is perhaps incomplete due to old breaks. The entire object has very worn surfaces and traces of a dark green patina with darker brown patination in areas of the back face perhaps resultant from post-depositional corrosion or potentially exposure to high temperatures. The entire object measures 68.30mm in length, 8.89mm in width at plate, 12.85mm in width at terminal, 2.23mm in thickness at plate, 11.13mm in thickness at terminal, and 22.06g in weight.The precise function of this object is uncertain and it has clearly suffered from extensive damage and corrosion. Objects of similar form are noted in scabbard slides and fittings of Roman date (e.g. Allason-Jones and Miket, 1984: nos. 644-647, and especially 649) although a closer parallel in the form of a strap terminal is published by Chapman (2005: no. Tf03, Tf06). These, combined with the decorative elements on the front face of the plate, are indicative of a Roman date for the object, c.43-410 AD.
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