Accession No
1931.270
Description
Copper alloy brooch of La Tene II type. The bow, above its junction with the foot, is flat and lozenge-shaped. The returned foot is ornamented with a fluted knob midway of its length and by mouldings and grooves where it expands to grip the bow.
Place
Europe; Central Europe; Austria; Carinthia
Period
Iron Age
Source
Christian, Viktor (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1931.270
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
32mm x 84mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Donor's label reads: 'Ostalpen (Krain) Fibel vom mittel La Tene Typus'.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy brooch of La Tene II type. The bow, above its junction with the foot, is flat and lozenge-shaped. The returned foot is ornamented with a fluted knob midway of its length and by mouldings and grooves where it expands to grip the bow.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Object label from Clarke Gallery display (1984-2010) reads: 'La Tene II type, c.400 - 200 BC, Carinthia'.
Event Date 2/6/2014
Author: Peter Rooley
FM:49324
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