Fibula (Pin)

50-1-58

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 50-1-58
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italic
Provenience Mediterranean
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Description

Bow and cateh made in a single piece; blade (pin) separate. Pointed catoh, ending in a knob; semicricular bow, flat inside, grooved on upper face. A small knob at each side near the top of the bow. At the back instead of a spring, a npteh into which the independently made pin was fitted.

Length 5.5 cm
Width 2.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. R. Hare Davis, 1950

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