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Roman copper alloy lorica squamata
Four copper alloy scales. Three pairs of holes, two in middle of the top edge and two near the top of each side. Scales overlap neighbour to left. Joined by short length of wire with ends overlapped at back. Traces of tinning survive on outer faces, under overlaps.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
35.119/3.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Amphitheatre, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1926-1927
Notes: make-up of the original ramp of Entrance H
Acquisition
Donation, 23/2/1935
Measurements
length / mm:25
width / mm:12
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
tinned
Location
Caerleon: Case 06 Arms and Armour
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