Harness Junction

This brass harness junction, sometimes called a phalera, was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used on the horse harness belonging to a member of the auxiliary cavalry, sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The central boss is damaged.

Leather on harnesses rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. The Roman auxiliary cavalry had both simple and elaborate harnesses.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-112-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 567
Date:	Between 80 and 100 AD
Material:	Brass; circular; with central boss
Dimensions:	2.25" D
What:	Phalera
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Brass phalera with central boss, from Newstead
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