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72 Copper Alloy Amphora Strap End

 Very Similar in design to one found at Champdolent, France (www.hr-replikate.de).
Large central two ring and dot decoration. Three other ring dot decorations to body of the pieces surrounded with a bordered "s" decoration. Decoration replicated to the reverse.
Inscription to the top " L X ".Leather in situ along with the two rivets which would have secured it to the belt end.
47mm x 20mm
4th Century

72 Copper Alloy Amphora Strap End.

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All artifacts are in my collection and originate predominately from the Rousse Region of Bulgaria, they are for the main, associated finds ,unless otherwise noted in the description.As there is a uniformity of Roman military equipment, the description of an item from Bulgaria will be ,for example the same as one from the Northern most extent of the Roman Empire (subject to local tribal influence). There are some UK finds described, but on the whole Eastern European Metal Artifacts are better preserved (due to soil conditions and less intensive farming methods), and therefore are the preferred item when photographing.If you wish to make any comments, or criticism please feel free to contact me at a.appels@ntlworld.com

 

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