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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