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Etruscan gold leech-shaped fibula with granulated work
Etruscan gold leech-shaped fibula with granulated work
Object Number 38-32-40/4271
Display Title Etruscan gold leech-shaped fibula with granulated work
Descriptions
Object Description Etruscan gold leech-shaped fibula with granulated work (a kind of safty pin)
Inventory Description Metal ornament, gold, granulated decoration, U-shaped with separate clasp.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Date 7th century B.C. - 6th century B.C.
Culture
  • Iron Age III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Italy
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 4.9 x 0.8 cm (1 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 38-32-40/4271
Provenance
Owner Marchese Eduardo Albites di San Paterniano
Owner Anderson Galleries (1938)

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