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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy, probable harness fitting, of probable Roman dating (AD 43 to AD 410).Around 50% of the artefact is probably present. The artefact is crescentic in shape, and would have originally been a circular loop in shape. Two old breaks are present, making the loop incomplete. The loop has a circular cross section. A flattened base is present to the loop. No decoration is present on either side of the loop. It measures 33.4 mm tall, and 32.0 mm wide and 5.4 mm thick. It weighs 11.4 g.The artefact is a mid to dark green colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the surface detail.The shape of the artefact is suggestive of a harness fitting, probably a terret ring. However the style of the flattened base is not consistent with most terret types, so this identification is only probable and not definite.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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