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Iron Age copper alloy strap fitting
Copper alloy ring of circular cross section with slightly narrower portions on opposite sides, shaped to hold straps. One side could accomodate a strap 9mm wide, the other a strap 13mm wide. Likely to be part of a harness or belt fitting.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
90.111H/2
Find Information
Site Name: Twyn-y-Gaer, Cwmyoy
Grid Reference: SO 294219
Collection Method: excavation
Notes: Context not yet known.
Acquisition
Donation, 12/11/1990
Measurements
weight / g:10.4
diameter / mm:31
thickness / mm:5.5
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
hammered
Location
In store
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