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Belt Mount, Propellor-type, ca. 4th Cent. AD

Copper alloy; 47mm/6.7gm

Con/ As cast; dark brown/green patina, cleaned and waxed.

Description/ Round boss with volutes about, engraved with small circles on the central spine, two attachment holes. The central spine adds weight and further protection from sword strokes.

Ref/ B&C, page 218, figure #7 var.