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A bronze amphora shaped belt tip/terminal as part of the Baldric suspension method. There are five dots in a typical "dice" pattern. This is followed by two handle like area to the "amphora". One bronze rivet still remains at the end where it would have attached to the leather belt tip. The belt was an important part of the Roman Legionary's equipment and during the 4th Century they were still highly decorated and works of art unto their own. (1)(2) -pictures by Mike C BISHOP
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(1) References to similar items: FEUGERE, Michel; Weapons of the Romans, page 196 2002.
(2) Reference to similar items: BISHOP, M.C & COULSTON, J.C.N; Roman Military Equipment "From the Punic wars to the Fall of Rome", page 160,219&223 2006.
**Note on background. A Fresco from the ancient Roman City of Pompeii. The interior walls of a wealthy Roman's Estate 79AD. Picture taken July 2005.
