Corinth Object: MF 10096
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 10096
Title:   GEOMETRIC BRONZE PIN
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   10096
Description:   Geometric bronze pin with long shaft, circular in section all the way to the head. Lower end of shaft tapers toward point. At top of shaft, shaft tapers slightly, then a raised circle, then a spherical knob (Max. Diam. 0.008), then another raised circle. Rest of head broken off.
Material:   Bronze
Condition:   Missing parts. Single fragment preserves most of shaft, spherical knob; bottom of shaft and tip broken off. Head broken off above spherical knob. Surface slightly chipped and corroded.
Dimensions Preserved:   L. 0.126
Period:   Geometric (900/875-720)
Chronology:   Geometric
Area:   Athikia
Context:   Athikia, Found by Petros Theodoropoulou, Ancient Tenea (vil
Findspot Description:   Grave 1958-1, found with pots C-58-2 to C-58-4
Bibliography:   Kilian-Dirlmeier, Nadeln der fruhell., p. 88, #385.
Site:   Athikia
City:   Athikia
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Kilian-Dirlmeir, Nadeln der fruhhelladischen bis ... 1984
Monument: Athikia
Basket: Athikia, Found by Petros Theodoropoulou, Ancient Tenea (vil