Accession No
1928.51 C
Description
Incomplete copper alloy spectacle fibula. Flat circular discs, formed by circular-sectioned rods shaped into spiral coils, arranged on either side of a central strip, which forms the bow. Discs are attached to central strip by flat rectangular-sectioned bands of copper alloy. Part of spring, three discs and two bands present. Pin and catchplate of brooch missing. Green patina.
Place
Europe; Eastern Europe; Hungary; Marczal
Period
?Bronze Age ?Iron Age Cordoned Bucket Period ?7 Century BC
Source
Ramsden, John (Sir) [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1928.51 C
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
160mm
Events
Context (Display)
Previously mounted on perspex display board along with 1928.51 A-B with handwritten label.
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Analysis)
'Cordoned bucket Period' c.700-600 BC.
Event Date 1928
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
Part of similar fibula [to 1928.51 A], incomplete, but part of the spring present.
Event Date 1928
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
Incomplete copper alloy spectacle fibula. Flat circular discs, formed by circular-sectioned rods shaped into spiral coils, arranged on either side of a central strip, which forms the bow. Discs are attached to central strip by flat rectangular-sectioned bands of copper alloy. Part of spring, three discs and two bands present. Pin and catchplate of brooch missing. Green patina.
Event Date 15/5/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
Conservation (Museum Additions Removed)
CON.2024.5943 | Museum Additions Removed
Event Date 17/5/2024
Author: Stephanie De Roemer
FM:274304
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