Accession No
1948.942
Description
Bronze fibula, pin and spring missing. High bow with three mounts containing remains of white material (?coral) on either side. Foot made of two knobs, upper one with white (?coral) inset, Turned vertically upwards. A further white inset in head. La Tène I. Note on back of card says ' This brooch appears to be derived from Halstatt D, but probably is of La Tène I type'.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Essex; Chesterford
Period
Iron Age La Tène I
Source
Braybrooke Collection
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1948.942; Braybrooke Bronze 24
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Bronze; ?Coral
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
See front of card for sketch, also back of card for photograph and note
Event Date 23/4/1992
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze fibula, pin and spring missing. High bow with three mounts containing remains of white material (?coral) on either side. Foot made of two knobs, upper one with white (?coral) inset, Turned vertically upwards. A further white inset in head.La Tene I. Note on back of card says ' This brooch appears to be derived from Halstatt D, but probably is of La Tene I type'
Event Date 23/4/1992
Author: maa
FM:45110
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