Accession No
1931.269
Description
Copper alloy brooch of Certosa type. Arched bow with flattened lozenge cross-section, widening towards the centre; bow features flattened bulbous knob with knurled sides above double-spiral spring from which a long pin emanates; elongated catchplate with J-shaped cross-section; upper face of catchplate has spear-like form with incised surface; mushroom-headed knob projects above catchplate end.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Slovenia [Carniola]
Period
?Iron Age
Source
Christian, Viktor (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1931.269
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
33mm x 143mm Weight 0.0574kg
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Donor's label reads: 'Ostalpen (Krain) Certosa-fibel'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bronze brooch of Certosa type. Bow ornamented with fluted knob immediately below spring. Flat triangular foot, terminating in a knob of flattened hemispherical form.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Object label from Clarke Gallery display (1984-2010) reads: 'Certosa' type, c. 800 - 500 BC, Carinthia'.
Event Date 2/6/2014
Author: Peter Rooley
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy brooch of Certosa type. Arched bow with flattened lozenge cross-section, widening towards the centre; bow features flattened bulbous knob with knurled sides above double-spiral spring from which a long pin emanates; elongated catchplate with J-shaped cross-section; upper face of catchplate has spear-like form with incised surface; mushroom-headed knob projects above catchplate end.
Event Date 21/3/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:49323
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