Accession No

TEMP.02373


Description

A cast copper alloy oranament, possibly a strap end, buckle fitting or brooch. It consists of a sub-triangular section, with a drop shaped section extending from the point of the triangle; two small round projections at the narrowest point on both sides. The reverse has two cast attachment loops, and there are two loops at the wide corners of the triangle. The front is engraved with long and short liner grooves and small dots.


Place

Asia; West Asia; Jordan; Jerash


Period


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

TEMP.02373


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy


Local Term


Measurements

56mm


Events

Context (Amendments / updates)
This object was found without a number but with a small round metal label attached reading 'Jerash'. As it could not be matched to an existing object record, it has been assigned a TEMP. number and Jerash has been added to the place field.
Event Date 19/9/2023
Author: Emily Shorter


Description (Physical description)
A cast copper alloy oranament, possibly a strap end, buckle fitting or brooch. It consists of a sub-triangular section, with a drop shaped section extending from the point of the triangle; two small round projections at the narrowest point on both sides. The reverse has two cast attachment loops, and there are two loops at the wide corners of the triangle. The front is engraved with long and short liner grooves and small dots.
Event Date 19/9/2023
Author: Emily Shorter


FM:304244

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