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Silver-gilt buckle

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From Traprain Law, East Lothian

Silver-gilt buckle
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This silver gilt buckle was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was part of a hoard containing over 150 silver objects, mainly tableware, buried between 410 and 425 AD. The buckle formed part of an officer's uniform.

The buckle has eight adjoining ornamental bars, and is decorated on almost all surfaces with a variety of geometric ornament, some inlaid with niello. Remains of leather were also preserved.

Several buckles from an officer's uniform were preserved in the hoard, as were a small number of strap fittings. Some of the objects, such as this one, resemble equipment from Hungary.

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