Belt buckle

350/450

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

This large bronze buckle was probably from the belt of an officer or official of the Roman army. The stylized animals are sea creatures: a pair of sea-horses flanked by dolphins.

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Details

Title: Belt buckle
Date Created: 350/450
Physical Dimensions: Length: 100.00mm
External Link: British Museum collection online
Subject: mammal; fish
Registration number: 1962,1106.1
Place: Excavated/Findspot Catterick Roman Fort
Period/culture: Romano-British
Material: copper alloy
Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
Acquisition: Purchased through Sotheby's. Purchased from Hildyard, C J W

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