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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Other Metal Antiquities => Topic started by: Kilian O on August 30, 2021, 06:36:19 pm

Title: Roman mount/applique for?
Post by: Kilian O on August 30, 2021, 06:36:19 pm

Anyone has an idea what this item might be? It looks like a shield boss but I really doubt it's that with a diameter of only 56mm and weight of 50 grams. It might be something modern so would like an opinion on what it might be  :) .

Title: Re: Roman mount/applique for?
Post by: SC on September 01, 2021, 08:52:11 am

Not a shield boss.  Way too small.  I have one the same and have seen several others.  I suspect they are Roman given frequency of finds.  But perhaps a harness thing or more likely furniture boss.

SC

Title: Re: Roman mount/applique for?
Post by: nikopolis1 on September 04, 2021, 11:32:30 am

Where this item has been found? If on Balkans could be from ottoman era belt .I have the same ,even diameter is the same

Title: Re: Roman mount/applique for?
Post by: Kilian O on September 13, 2021, 08:41:52 pm

Indeed in the Balkans so you might be correct  :)