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Iron fibula fragment

Greek, East Greek
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale), Necropolis

Medium/Technique Iron
Dimensions 7.9 x 1.9 cm (3 1/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession NumberRES.84.78
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentFibulae

DescriptionLong pin, rusted hinges, round hook; shaped part projects from hinge. Very much rusted.
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey); necropolis. 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.