Fibula to identify

[Jose Polanco]

Hi!

I recevied this fibula within a small lot purchased in Central Europe comprising other common roman and celtic fibulae. I have seen this type identified whether celtic or germanic, but couldn't find any qualified reference about this shape. Any advice will be welcome.

Thanks in advance.

José.

[Akropolis]

It seems similar to this:
Celtic, La Tène II.
Diamond Bow type. Typology: Orlea-Maglavit type La Tene II fibula.
Dates: La Tene C2 - D1, c. 2nd century BC, used until mid-1st century BC.
It has a wide diamond shaped bow with a groove, and a bilateral spring,  with six winds.
PeteB

[Jose Polanco]

It seems similar to this:
Celtic, La Tène II.
Diamond Bow type. Typology: Orlea-Maglavit type La Tene II fibula.
Dates: La Tene C2 - D1, c. 2nd century BC, used until mid-1st century BC.
It has a wide diamond shaped bow with a groove, and a bilateral spring,  with six winds.
PeteB

Thanks Pete for this very helpful info. I get lost with fibulae when moving away from the Roman styles.

José.

[SC]

I actually think it is more of a Nauheim type. These were a la Tene derivative made during the la Tene III period.  They date late 1st c BC to mid 1st c AD.

That matches the spring and body form.

The foot is odd but may be bent for a repair or an odd local version.

SC

[Tacitus]

I will bite.  What is this?  And what is it used for?