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For a similar fibula see no. 708 in Hattatt, Iron Age and Roman Brooches.
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CIRCA LATE 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
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A PHRYGIAN SILVER FIBULA
circa late 8th-7th century b.c.
The curving bow, round in section, with three cylindrical beads, each with alternating disk and tori moldings stamped with triangles and lines, the catch with two rounded spurs and a ribbed ridge framed by plain ridges on the outer face, the pin with a triple coiled spring
1.13/16 in. (4.6 cm) wide
circa late 8th-7th century b.c.
The curving bow, round in section, with three cylindrical beads, each with alternating disk and tori moldings stamped with triangles and lines, the catch with two rounded spurs and a ribbed ridge framed by plain ridges on the outer face, the pin with a triple coiled spring
1.13/16 in. (4.6 cm) wide