Pendant

This bronze pendant was found at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It probably hung from the horse harness of a Roman auxiliary cavalryman sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The crescent-shaped pendant is broken on both wings.

The harnesses of Roman cavalrymen were decorated with a range of mounts and pendants. Some of the finer examples, such as this one, were probably used in tournaments or ceremonies rather than fighting.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-281-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.260
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
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What:	Pendant, harness
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
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Description:	Auxiliary cavalry harness pendant of bronze, from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
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