From Traprain Law, East Lothian
Add to albumThis bronze strap fastener was found at the native hillfort site of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It was used, probably on harness equipment, sometime during the first two centuries AD.
The plain fastener is of a standard button-and-loop type. It was used with two straps: one strap fastened through the loop, and the button would fix through the eye in the second strap.
Leather on harnesses rarely survives, but the metal fittings and ornaments are often preserved. Some of the fittings, such as this one, resemble fasteners used on clothing, and were presumably used where decoration rather than strength was wanted.
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- Online ID: 000-100-039-944-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland X.GVM 240 A
- Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
- Material: Bronze; large triangular shank, plain circular head
Button and loop fastener
- Dimensions: 0.90" across base x 0.88" D
- What: Button and loop fastener
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- Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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- Description: Standard button-and-loop fastener of bronze, with a plain circular head and large triangular shank, from Traprain Law, East Lothian
- References:
- Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, esp. no. 240, p. 181.
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