Bronze serpentine-disc type fibula (safety pin)

9th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

There are two spirals, one of one turn, the other of two. The disk is formed by a flat piece of metal rolled once spirally.

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Title: Bronze serpentine-disc type fibula (safety pin)
Period: Geometric
Date: 9th century BCE
Culture: Villanovan
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Other: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Purchase, 1896
Object Number: 96.9.362
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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