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Description: | A fragment of Late Iron Age or Early Roman possible copper alloy beaded bracelet dating form 300 BC - AD 200. The fragment is curving in profile and consists of two hemispherical knops with a c.5mm reeled area joining them. The knops measure 12.8mm wide while the joining fragment measures 7mm wide. The knops stand 5.7mm in height, the joining section 4.7mm. The domed beads are hollow on the reverse, but the bridge between them is solid and has a flat back. An unusual feature, and one that casts doubt on the identification, is a projecting loop from one end of one bead. The loop is like a harness pendant loop (another possible interpretation for this object) in that it is at right angles to the plane of the rest of the object. The loop angles back slightly from the front of the object and is incomplete. At the other end of the object is a short projecting stub which is off centre. The rest of that end looks to be an original surface, so the function of the projecting pin or shaft is unclear. Some Roman bracelets did have a hook and eye type join, so it is possible that the loop and spike are related to this. The whole fragment is 35.3mm long, 12.8mm wide and 7.3mm thick. 8g. Compare WILT-0E2575, NMGW-97F033 and SUSS-06C944. It also has similarities to dumb-bell style toggles. A Medieval harness pendant or Post Medieval sword belt fitting are also possibilities.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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