05-17-2011, 02:34 PM
Quote:The Romans were very fond of that concentric circle motif. I wonder if it had significance to them in other than a decorative way?
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"Ring and dot" decoration is popular in Europe from the Bronze Age (possibly even earlier but I lose interest when you get as far back as pointy rocks) and seems to reach the height of it's popularity in the 5th-7th century. Very popular with the early English.
It might have a deeper symbolism, or it might just have been popular because it's a very, very simple geometric pattern to make with an easily made tool.
As for leather stamping...all the stuff I can think of off the top of my head (Vindolanda chamfrons, various shoes) is carved/tooled rather than stamped.
"Medicus" Matt Bunker
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