Enameled Plate Fibula Caesarea M

[v-drome]

Hi all.  Here is a small enameled fibula from Caesarea Maritima.  As always, any additions or corrections to the description or terminology are appreciated.  Thanks, V-drome.

BCC MA39
Enameled Plate Fibula
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 2nd - 3rd Century CE?
Rectangular bronze plate fibula with two
sections of brick-red enamel separated by
waviform partition.  Rounded triangular end
pieces topped by circular design with incised
concentric circles.  The missing pin was articulated
with a dual plaque hinge and iron axis-pin.  A hooked
pin-catch extends perpendicular from the foot, parallel
to the length of the fibula.
Length: 3.8 x 1.3cm. Weight:3.20gm.
Surface find, 1970
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)

[quadrans]

Nice 

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[SC]

Very nice.  I don't recall ever seeing that shape before, but there are so many varieties of enamelled fibula.

SC

[v-drome]

Thank you, Quadrans and Otlichnik!  Joe, your gallery of fibulae, and Forum's Numiswiki articles are always extremely helpful.

Best regards, Jimi