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Belt Hanger - Hunting Dog style.
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Roman military belt plate with hanger loop.
The openwork plate was attached to the belt with two cast rivets.
The loop hung below the belt and supported a small object like a purse or knife.
23 x 29 mm.
Mid-2nd to mid-3rd century AD.
References:
I have not found any exact parallels of this item, however it is clearly related to the Dog & Hare style belt plates for which:
Dura Europos report 7, page 81, # 77, also at Lauriacum.
Appels & Laycock, AA8.12-13.
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