Phalère de harnais

Clermont-Ferrand (63) - Musée Bargoin

© M.Veschambre, musée Bargoin, Clermont Auvergne Métropole

This phalere (small decorative element), finely decorated, adorned a horse's harness. It dates back to the High-Empire.

Where to find it

Clermont-Ferrand (63) - Musée Bargoin
45, rue Ballainvilliers

63000 Clermont-Ferrand

Commune of discovery

Clermont-Ferrand

Locality

Carré Jaude 2 ; ZAC de Jaude ouest 2

Type of intervention

Excavation

Year of excavation

2009

Chief Scientist

ALFONSO, Guy

Inventory number

D 2017.1.420

Scope

Daily life ➔ Clothing

Materials

Metal ➔ Copper alloy

Chronological period

Gallo-Roman [- 50 / 476] ➔ Early Imperial [27 / 235]

Dimensions

L. 10.9 cm, l. 6.7 cm,

To museum documentation

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