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Decorated Hamata \"buttons\".... - Magnus - 02-24-2011
Have there been any finds of hamata buttons (the ones that the clasps attach to, and the others) that are decorated, that we know were part of a hamata? Or are they all plain?
Re: Decorated Hamata \"buttons\".... - Gaius Decius Aquilius - 02-24-2011
This does not answer the question. There are "apron studs" form a Flavian context found in Spain. The subject of one was a chariot scene, the other what is probably a portrait of Domitian. Maybe. JRMES, Vol. 9, 1998. Does not prove anything, since the finds were out of context. Conceptually it is possible. Maybe nothing else.
Ralph
Re: Decorated Hamata \"buttons\".... - Magnus - 02-24-2011
I figured as much...didn't think it would be an easy question to answer. :?
Re: Decorated Hamata \"buttons\".... - PhilusEstilius - 02-25-2011
I don't know of any that have been found however when we look at many of the decorated Hamata hooks it may well be that there could have been such studs.
Re: Decorated Hamata \"buttons\".... - Celer - 02-26-2011
Salve
The complete set of hamata hooks and studs from Hod Hill, now in the British Museum have fluted cone-shaped buttons, not the usually portrayed flat plain ones. No photos I'm afraid, but they're in the Romano-British room in the display case along with the Fulham sword and the Hod Hill dagger and scabbard.
Vale
Celer.