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Fibula
Greek
Late Classical or Early Hellenistic Period
4th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 0.025 m., W: 0.035 m.
Credit Line
Gift of Jonathan H. Kagan
Accession Number1985.934
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Fibulae
DescriptionFibula in the form of a semi-circular bow with five beaded ridges. Catch-plate a flat tab folded under bow end with a knob on either side and incised dots and lines. Pin missing from root at other end which has rust marks indicating pin was probably of iron. Light gray-green patina.
ProvenanceSaid to come from Yugoslavia. 1985, purchased by Jonathan H. Kagan, New York; 1985, year-end gift of Jonathan H. Kagan to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 22, 1986)