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This enamelled bronze stud was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It could have been used on either a harness or a belt. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD. This picture shows the back of the stud.

The raised ridge for attaching the circular stud is visible. The object is damaged around the edges.

Leather on harnesses and belts rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Some, like this one, were richly decorated.

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-089-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 840
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Enamelled
  
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• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
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• Description: Stud with enamelling, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD
  
• References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 332, Pl LXXIX, 19. 
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