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Description: | An incomplete enamelled copper alloy strap slide or fitting, of Late Iron Age to Early Roman dating (200 BC to AD 100).The strap fitting is sub rectangular in shape. The front has been decorated with a high relief design, within a wide border. Remnants of red enamel survive in the recesses of the design. The design consists of two petals (pointed ovals with a central circle), set at an angle and joined together by the stalk. The reverse of the strap fitting has traces of four projections, forming a rectangular shape in plan. These projections are damaged and incomplete.It measures 41.1 mm in length, 24.6 mm wide and 9.9 mm thick. It weighs 17.2 g.The strap fitting is a dark brown colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of most of the original surface detail and enamel.Several similar strap fittings have been recorded on the PAS database, including: WAW-489CE1; KENT-1ABA56 and BERK-1532C5. All are considered to be Late Iron Age in dating.
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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