Pendant

This bronze pendant, coated with silver or tin, 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. The pendant dates between 80 and 180 AD.

The pendant was coated with silver or tin to give a shiny appearance.

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:	000-100-103-290-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.274
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
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Description:	Pendant from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
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