Strap fitting

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This bronze strap fitting for a horse harness was found at the important hillfort site of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used sometime between 0 and 200 AD.

The strap fitting has a loop on the back. It is very worn and corroded.

Leather on harnesses rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Some of the fittings, such as this one, resemble studs used on clothing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-039-966-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 322
• Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Bronze; double pointed boss and petal design; rectangular loop below
  
• Dimensions: 1.38" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Bronze strap fitting with double pointed boss and petal design, rectangular loop below, from Traprain Law
  
• References:
  • Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-6), pp. 118-226, esp. no. 322, p 191. 
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