Large Greek bronze Fibula

Large Greek bronze Fibula

Iron Age, 8th-4th century BC

Single-piece fibula comprising a curved bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a flared catchplate on a single-coil spring.

10 cm

15.7 grams

Literature : Cf. Beck, H., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb. 86, for type.