Strap junction

This bronze strap junction was found at Easter Eildon Hill in Roxburghshire. It was used, probably on a horse harness, sometime between 100 BC and 300 AD.

The central circular depression where the two oval loops join perhaps originally had an enamel boss over a rivet, although no trace of enamel or a fixing rivet survives.

Leather on harnesses rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Strap junctions come in many forms, some quite elaborate and decorative.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-543-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FG 10
Date:	Between 100 BC and 300 AD
Material:	Bronze; in the form of a double loop
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What:	Strap junction, ring
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Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Easter Eildon Hill
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Description:	Bronze ring strap junction from Easter Eildon Hill
References:	MacGregor, Morna. Early Celtic art in North Britain. Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1976, vol. 1, pp. 32, 58, 183; vol. 2, no. 18.
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