Accession No
1927.1247
Description
Part of the foot-plate of a fibula with incised ornament. On one side a human figure (?bird-headed) holding reins with a sword across the body. On the other side a similar figure, also holding reins, and a goose. No provenance but a Boeotian type.
Place
Europe; Greece; ?Boeotia
Period
Iron Age Geometric Period Early
Source
Ridgeway, William (Proffesor; Sir) [bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1247; MAA: Z 15341
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
59mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Part of the foot-plate of a fibula of the type of 1927.1245 - incised ornament, on one side a human figure (?bird-headed) holding reins; a sword across the body; on the other side a similar figure, also holding reins, and a goose. No provenance but a Boeotian type
Event Date
Author: maa
FM:49025
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