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Patinated bronze fibula, 9.5 cm in length
Patinated bronze fibula, 9.5 cm in length
Object Number 969-30-40/8988
Display Title Patinated bronze fibula, 9.5 cm in length
Descriptions
Object Description Patinated bronze fibula, 9.5 cm in length ( from end of catchplate to bottom portion of bow.) The bow, a ribbon-like band of bronze measuring 2.3 cm. in width , and arching from 5 to 4 cm. over the fastening pin, has 3 knobs attached to it, and rough spots indicating space for 3 more, now broken off. Sinuous curve on bow produced by concavity at top of arch. Decorated with parallel lines and (circle and dot) motif.
Inventory Description Metal, personal, ornament, fibula, wide ribbon-like arc, 3 conical knobs, incise
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date 700 BCE-601 BCE
Culture
  • Etruscan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 7.8 x 5.1 cm (3 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-30-40/8988

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