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Description

Rome, , ca 1st century AD. Circular, convex bronze shield boss coming to a rounded peak in center. Rim decorated with raised undulating line circling the outside of piece. 2 small piercings on rim on either side for attachment. Covered with green Patina.

Bosses for Roman shields usually reflect the shape, so we can guess that this piece comes from a round shield, most likely a flat auxiliary shield. Shield bosses were made of iron or copper alloy, when made in copper the object could be spun rather than beaten into shape and therefore produced more quickly.

For similar example, see Roman Military Equipment from the Punic Wars to the fall of Rome, by M.C. Bishop and J.C.N. Coulstone, B.T. Batsford LTD (London): 1993, fig. 46 pg. 83

Dimensions: Circumference, 5.75" (14.6 centimeters). Height with mount 6.5" (16.5 centimeters)

Provenance: Paul Ilton private collection, acquired prior 1958.

Condition

1" loss to rim, two chips and four cracks around rim. Dent near middle of piece. Despite cracks, sturdy piece that can be handled. Museum quality professional mount.

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A Roman Bronze Shield Boss

Name: A Roman Bronze Shield Boss
SKU: 9155940
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

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