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Offline A. C. P.

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Is this a small roman fibula?
« on: October 12, 2017, 05:31:41 pm »
Bronze, 2,38gr 26x17mm
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Re: Is this a small roman fibula?
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2017, 07:55:30 pm »
No, it is part of a box or chest.  Likely Roman but not 100% sure.

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Re: Is this a small roman fibula?
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2017, 08:12:48 pm »
Thank you; do you know where I can see an example? Is it a part of the lock perhaps?

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Re: Is this a small roman fibula?
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2017, 10:03:18 am »
Not part of a lock.  A reinforcement or decoration that was attached to the lid or another side.  The curved bit then went just over the side.

However, I don't know if it is Roman or much later - early modern in fact.

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Re: Is this a small roman fibula?
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2017, 12:38:19 pm »
thank you for the update

 

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