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Shield Boss

This Roman shield boss was discovered in a building destroyed by fire. The wood attached to it is from the building it was in. It is made of metal and would have been placed in the centre of a wooden shield to protect the user.

Object Type: Shield

Period: Roman

Broad Date: Roman

Materials: Wood, Metal

Museum Accession Number: /ARC.2O