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Roman copper alloy lorica squamata scales
Two linked scales of lorica squamata, overlapping to the left. Both scales have two pairs of holes vertically set to either side ans a horizontal pair at the top edge. The front surface of one scale appears to be tinned. Similar to examples from the amphitheatre, also from a Flavian context.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.43H/2.20
Find Information
Site Name: Museum Garden, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1983 - 1984
Notes: Context (215), Phase II, c. AD 85/90-95/100.
Acquisition
Collected officially, 26/4/1984
Measurements
length / mm:21-22
width / mm:12-14
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
tinned
Location
In store
Categories
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