Corinth Object: MF 4581
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 4581
Title:   GILDED BRONZE OBJECT
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   4581
Description:   Small bronze object consisting of a long metal bar rounded on top, flattened and hollowed out slightly on the bottom (looks like a half-cylinder). Two thin metal strips project from bottom on each side; one seems to be rounded at the bottom but may be broken, the other is broken off. Function very uncertain, but may be part of a clasp, buckle, small handle, etc.
Decoration:   Top of half-cylindrical bar gilded.
Material:   Bronze, gold
Condition:   Missing parts. Single fragment preserves bar, one flat metal strip and part of another. Gilt partially flaked off top of bar.
Dimensions Actual:   L. of bar 0.022, W. of bar 0.006, H. of bar 0.003, Max. L. of strip ca. 0.011
Area:   South Basilica
Context:   NB142 P168
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: South Basilica
Basket: NB142 P168
Notebook Page: NB 142, spread 89 (pp. 168 - 169)