Corinth Object: MF 1998 26
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 1998 26
Title:   INSCRIBED BRASS BUTTON
Category Code:   MF
Year:   1998
Object Number:   26
Description:   Obverse of button solid. Stem and loop preserved on reverse. Engraved around the stem are an eagle (facing left) and seven stars. Surrounding these is a circle with fine dots. Engraved along the outer perimeter are the words BEST QUALITY (written above the eagle). A wreath extends from a bow/knot located below the stars. The left side of the wreath is decorated with long inward-facing lines. The right side is decorated with short outward facing lines.
Writing:   inscribed. BEST QUALITY
Material:   Brass.
Condition:   Complete or intact.
Period:   Early Modern (1831-1949 AD)
Area:   Panaghia south
Context:   NB910 B4 P16
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: Panaghia south
Image: digital 2021 0023
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Image: digital 2021 0025
Basket: NB910 B4 P16