| Collection: | Corinth | |
| Type: | Object | |
| Name: | MF 2016 29 | |
| Title: | IRON TONGS | |
| Category Code: | MF | |
| Year: | 2016 | |
| Object Number: | 29 | |
| Description: | Iron tongs, rectangular in section, formed of single strip of metal bent to form loop at middle of strip; arms of tongs widening toward ends. Ends of tongs bluntly tapered. Similar to MF-2010-9 (probably 11th c.) and MF-7274 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1444), but MF-7274 longer and not later than 11th c. | |
| Material: | Iron. | |
| Condition: | Complete or intact. Complete. Fairly corroded surface. Small pebbles and grey accretion on arms. | |
| Period: | Late Byzantine (1059-1210 AD) | |
| Chronology: | 11th c., based on comparanda; context Frankish | |
| Area: | Temple E, Southeast | |
| Context: | Temple E, Southeast, context 914 | |
| Site: | Corinth | |
| City: | Ancient Corinth | |
| Country: | Greece | |
| References: | Monument: Temple E, Southeast Image: digital 2016 3482 Basket: Temple E, Southeast, context 914 |
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