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Description: | A complete copper alloy strap fitting of Roman date. The fitting comprises two conjoined pointed ovate roundels, each with a raised circular boss within a circumferential recess. The roundels are joined together at the rounded ends with the points facing away from one another. To either side of the roundels integral rectangular panels are present, joining with the roundels at the outer most aspect of the loop, each having a D-shaped section with raised ridges to the longer two sides.The reverse of the object is concave at the centre of each roundel and rectangular panel. Integral rectangular loops for attachment to a strap are present on the reverse of the rectangular panels. One roundel and both side panels have damage to the surface, each in the same direction, which is likely to represent plough damage.The roundels are comparable to Wild's type Va button and loop fasteners which date to the late 1st to 2nd century AD. A similar date is therefore suggested for this object.The metal has a mid green patina and is worn. The object is 49.1mm long, 47.4mm 17.4mm thick and weighs 51g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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