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Pin (fibula) with incised decoration
Greek
Geometric Period
late 8th–early 7th century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number98.643
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Fibulae
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 264; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 122 (additional published references).
DescriptionSquare plate with incised decoration:
A. Horse walking to left, with loose rein; above, bird to left; below, bird flying to left and two stars.
B. Lion walking to right, with prey in mouth; above, star, small flying bird and fish (?); below, two stars.
Green patina; the plate has been cleaned. Slightly corroded.
A. Horse walking to left, with loose rein; above, bird to left; below, bird flying to left and two stars.
B. Lion walking to right, with prey in mouth; above, star, small flying bird and fish (?); below, two stars.
Green patina; the plate has been cleaned. Slightly corroded.
ProvenanceBy date unknown with Edward Perry Warren (according to his records: said to be from Thebes; bought in Athens); 1898: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 69,618.13 (this figure is the total price for MFA 98.641-98.940)