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Fibula

Origin

Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Bronze

Description

Bow fibula of plano-convex section, with a longitudinal groove decorated with a spiral motif and framed by two transverse grooves decorated in the same way, one in the centre of the catch plate and the other at the upper end of the bow. Rectangular catch plate, short and poorly developed. Foot ending in a slightly raised conical knop. Catch set perpendicular to the bow, with curved support and traces of the pin. Hinge with bronze axis ending in conical knobs.

Classification and chronology

Type AUCISSA / Monte Padrão – Phase VI.

Dimensions

Maximum length: 31 mm; Bow width: 12/4 mm; Bow thickness: 2 mm; Terminal knob diameter: 7 mm; Lateral knop diameter: 6 mm; Catchplate width: 12 mm; Weight: 6,1 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [PAD. 94 A, op. 23].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2005, 30; 2007, 103.