Accession No
1923.315 A
Description
Copper alloy belt hook. One end has a triangular section with an incised line border, terminating in a u-shaped hook. Middle has a short rectangular section with engraved perpendicular lines and circle and dot motifs. Other end has a leaf-shaped plate with five rivets and engraved decoration based on the palmette motif, comprising fronds, scrolls, and circle and dots. Tip is broken and missing.
Place
Europe; Southern Europe; Italy
Period
Iron Age Etruscan
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.315 A
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze; ?Iron
Local Term
Measurements
124mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label adhered to back of object readds: 'Belt fastener from Italy Etruscan. T ..'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description for 1923.315 A: 'Bronze belt fastener. Elaborately chased with decoration based on the palmette. Tip lost.'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy belt hook. One end has a triangular section with an incised line border, terminating in a u-shaped hook. Middle has a short rectangular section with engraved perpendicular lines and circle and dot motifs. Other end has a leaf-shaped plate with five rivets and engraved decoration based on the palmette motif, comprising fronds, scrolls, and circle and dots. Tip is broken and missing.
Event Date 19/3/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad
FM:49650
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