Strap ornament

This bronze strap ornament was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was mounted on the horse harness of a member of the auxiliary cavalry. The ornament was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The strap ornament has tangs which allowed it to be inserted into wood or leather.

The harnesses of Roman cavalrymen were decorated with a range of mounts and pendants. Some of the finer examples were probably used in tournaments or ceremonies rather than fighting.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-227-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 995
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Bronze; transverse mouldings and tangs for insertion into wood or leather
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What:	Strap mount
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Bronze strap mount from Newstead
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