Electrotype Facsimile of a Fibula

1916.06.0003

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Electrotype Facsimile of a Fibula   (1916.06.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Clothing Accessories
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Late Bronze Age (Dowris Phase), 700 BCE
Culture Irish

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 0.9 cm
Weight 24 g
Measuring Remarks Largest dimension is from the middle of the ring to one tip of the two discs. The second is the open space between the discs. The third is the diameter of the ring connecting the two discs.
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Light Yellow (5Y8.5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

O'Banion, Rebecca. "Irish Jewelry and Metalwork in the World Heritage Museum." Student paper, 1975.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction yes
Reproduction Information Electrotype Facsimile.

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