Kuna Brooch...?

[Mayadigger]

Ave!

Copper alloy; 31mm/3.0gm, c. 2nd-3rd Cent.

This delicate brooch features a "Kuna", a martin-like animal that had a valuable pelt and was found in Croatia. In fact, modern Croatia names their money as Kuna. The Kuna was certainly known to the citizens back in the 1st-3rd century and it is represented in this brooch/fibula.

Once apon a time, when created, this brooch was not only silvered but also had enameling in the center.

Not noted in Hattatt. Please correct me if I'm wrong, okay?

Best to all,

Kevin

[SC]

Not a Kuna, just looks that way.  Both sides are broken and when all loops are present it looks nothing like a kuna or weasel.

Some think this style is just decorative, others that it represents a vessel with handles (you have to turn it 90 degrees sideways).

Shawn

[Mayadigger]

Oh well, wishful thinking. :-)

Thanks!