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Horse Harness Fitting

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Bronze

Description

Harness fitting made up of two circular discs, each with an internal flange, soldered perpendicularly to a central rod of rectangular section and to an upper rod of rectangular section with a semi-circular outline. The artefact is exceptionally well preserved and shows areas of pronounced polishing, particularly on the inner face of the semi-circular component. This pattern of wear suggests prolonged contact with a leather strap or cord, supporting its interpretation as part of a horse bit.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase IIB/V

Dimensions

Maximum height: 64 mm; Maximum width: 80 mm; Maximum diameter of discs: 39 mm; Weight: 131,6 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 1952, s/n.º]

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 136; 2010, 970, est. CCI, n.º 6.