Strap junction

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This bronze strap junction was found at the site of the native hillfort at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used on a harness sometime during the first two centuries AD.

The strap junction has two loops at the back. It was crudely made, and is now in poor condition, with a very pitted surface.

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: 000-100-039-965-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 318
• Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Copper alloy; cruciform; boss in centre; two oval projections on opposite sides and triangular projections at top and bottom with crescentic piercing; two loops at the back
  
• Dimensions: 49 mm x 49 mm
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Copper alloy strap junction, from Traprain Law
  
• References:
  • MacGregor, Morna. Early Celtic art in North Britain. Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1976, vol. 1, pp. 33-5, 58 ; vol. 2, no. 26. 
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