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Name: Cavalry Sports CSB 10 (Edinburgh)
Robinson type: Cavalry Sports B
Findspot: Newstead, during excavations of the fort, Pit LVI., (GBR)
Date: late 1st – 2nd century AD
Now kept: Edinburgh National Museum of Antiquities. Inv. FRA 123
Dimensions: H, 240mm
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Remarks:
  1. Bronze, female face with skillfully made curly 'hairdo', that is made up of by several woven small braids.
  2. Eyes sockets, nostrils and lips have been perforated through the metal of the mask.
  3. In the middle of the skull is a rectangular hole, while beneath the ears are rivet holes for the rivets that attached the securing straps of the helmet.
  4. Found together with the remains of several swords, horseshoes, brass/bronze strips and brass jug and pails.
  5. Photo (c) Karwansaray BV
References:
  1. Robinson, H.R. (1975), "The Armour of Imperial Rome", (Arms & Armour Press), p.124, No.359-60
  2. Garbsch, J., (1978), "Römische Paraderüstungen" p.69, O.39 & Taf.24, 1
  3. Curle, J., (1911), "The Fort of Newstead", 170f, Fig.30
Now kept: Edinburgh

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