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Strap fastener

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From Traprain Law, East Lothian

Postcard of Strap fastener.
000-100-039-937-C
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Strap fastener

This enamelled bronze strap fastener was found at the site of the native hillfort at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used, probably on harness equipment, sometime during the first two centuries AD.

The enamel decoration is missing in places.

Leather on harnesses rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Some of the fittings, such as this one, resemble fasteners used on clothing, and were presumably used where decoration rather than strength was wanted.


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Online ID: 000-100-039-937-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 230
Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
Material: Bronze, enamel; square plate; triangular loop; plate enamelled with oval and triangular spaces of blue and red enamel
Dimensions: 30 mm L
What: Fastener
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Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description: Elaborate button-and-loop fastener of bronze with square plate with oval and triangular spaces of blue and red enamel, from Traprain Law
References:
  • Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, esp. no. 230, p. 180. 
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