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Handle made of jet

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From Traprain Law, East Lothian

Postcard of Handle made of jet.
000-100-102-549-C
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Handle made of jet

This jet handle was found at the site of the hillfort of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It is Roman in origin, but dates after the withdrawal of troops, showing continued contacts between Romans and natives in the 5th century.

'Jet' handle from Traprain Law, Late Roman, 410 - 425 AD

During the Roman occupation, Traprain Law was a centre for contact, trade and exchange. Even after the Romans withdrew, they maintained contact with people there, because they acted as a buffer between the frontier and the hostile tribes further north.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-549-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GV 1154
Date: 410 - 425 AD
Deposited between 410 and 425 AD
Material: Jet; fusiform
Dimensions: 2.81" L x 0.44" max D
What: Handle
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Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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