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) |