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Antiquities Discussion Forums => Fibulae and Clothing Items => Topic started by: Mayadigger on August 13, 2021, 02:33:18 pm
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Ave!
Copper alloy; 42mm/6.8gm
I cannot recall the era.
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Hi, Kevin,
Medieval Brooch,
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=106553
Regards
Joe/Q.
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Ave!
Thanks Joe!
Any particular date?
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13th century, central Europe. It's one of the most popular types for reenactment of the time. There are almost no images of real pieces on the internet.
Sources:
https://www.zobodat.at/pdf/Fuehrer_2016_0122-0123.pdf (in German, two pages on a hoard found in Austria)
https://www.replik-shop.de/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=724&XTCsid=267vlaade8emv13hfdju65vov0 (replica, shop link)
I am not sure whether your picture shows an ancient piece. Some details of the patina look strange to me.
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Ave n0x!
Thanks! +++
The brooch is 100% authentic.
Best,
Kevin