Harness mount

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This bronze mount 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 mount has a rectangular loop at the back.

A range of harness equipment has been found at Traprain Law. The leather rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Mounts come in many forms, some quite elaborate and decorative.

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• Online ID: 000-100-039-967-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 324
• Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
  
• Material: Bronze; double petal and boss design; rectangular loop at back
  Mount, harness
  
• Dimensions: 1.34" L
  
• What: Mount, harness
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Bronze harness mount with double petal and boss design, 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. 324, p. 192. 
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