BRONZE AGE HARNESS TOGGLE FITTING (Dark Colours)
A genuine Late Bronze Age copper-alloy harness toggle fitting, discovered by a metal detectorist in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, and recorded by the UK Portable Antiquities Scheme.
This ARTEFACT design turns a real archaeological find into a bold museum-meets-streetwear statement for people who value the story more than the trophy.
THE STORY BEHIND THE FIND
This cast copper-alloy fitting dates to c. 1100–1000 BC and formed part of composite horse harness equipment. It is a circular toggle with a central perforation and an attachment loop projecting from the top edge. The artefact is associated with Late Bronze Age harness sets and reflects the equipment used for chariot ponies during the Wilburton phase.
THE DESIGN
Built in the “A Fragment of Time” layout, the print combines a large central artefact image, measured dimensions, a grid-tech backdrop, and the vertical detectorist mark:
“FOUND WITH A METAL DETECTOR”
The lower “passport” panel lists ARTEFACT, MATERIAL, DATE, REGION, and the UK PAS Find ID — like a museum label rebuilt as modern streetwear.
ARTEFACT DETAILS
Artefact: Harness toggle fitting
Material: Cast copper-alloy
Date: c. 1100–1000 BC
Location: Lavenham, Suffolk, England
Method of discovery: Metal detector
PAS Unique ID: ESS-B46EE5
Record ID: 196514
COLOUR NOTE
This listing is for DARK garment colours only:
BLACK, FRENCH NAVY, DARK HEATHER GREY.
The artwork is calibrated for strong contrast on dark backgrounds.
GARMENT
Printed on Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 (STTU169)
Medium fit (unisex)
180 GSM organic cotton
Single jersey
Set-in sleeves
1×1 rib at collar
Fabric washed
Twin-needle topstitching
Blank garment made in Bangladesh
SIZING
Please check the size chart in the product photos.
If you are between sizes or prefer a looser fit, choose one size up.
CARE
Wash cold (30°C), inside out, with similar colours.
Do not iron directly on the print.
MADE TO ORDER
Each item is printed to order.
Please double-check your size and colour before purchase.
Some colour/size combinations may occasionally be unavailable.
SOURCE
UK Portable Antiquities Scheme record: ESS-B46EE5 / Record ID 196514
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/196514
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the EU REACH requirements.
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Size guide
| BODY LENGTH (inches) | CHEST WIDTH (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 27 ⅛ | 19 ½ | 8 ⅞ |
| M | 28 ¾ | 21 | 9 ½ |
| L | 29 ½ | 22 ¼ | 9 ⅝ |
| XL | 30 ¼ | 23 ⅜ | 9 ⅞ |
| 2XL | 31 ⅛ | 25.00 | 10 |
| 3XL | 31 ⅞ | 26 ⅝ | 10 ¼ |
| BODY LENGTH (cm) | CHEST WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 69 | 49.5 | 22.5 |
| M | 73 | 53.5 | 24 |
| L | 75 | 56.5 | 24.5 |
| XL | 77 | 59.5 | 25 |
| 2XL | 79 | 63.5 | 25.5 |
| 3XL | 81 | 67.5 | 26 |