Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula
Greek Thracian Gold Fibula Greek Thracian Gold Fibula Greek Thracian Gold Fibula Greek Thracian Gold Fibula Greek Thracian Gold Fibula Greek Thracian Gold Fibula

Greek Thracian Gold Fibula

15952

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Circa 6th to 5th Century B.C.

A thick curved rod with decorative notched lobes and a coiled spring pin and catch plate also ingenuously incorporated into the design.

XRF composition is consistent of ancient gold artifacts:
86.1% gold (Au)
12.0% silver (Ag)
1.37% copper (Cu)
0.53% iron (Fe)
This composition aligns with ancient metallurgy practices for several reasons:
The high gold content with substantial silver is consistent with naturally occurring gold that was not refined, which was common in ancient times.
The presence of copper and iron in small amounts is typical of ancient gold artifacts that weren't highly refined.  Ancient gold typically contained silver as a natural impurity, often in substantial amounts.  The ability to refine gold to increase purity wasn't mastered until around 500 BC.  The presence of small amounts of iron and copper is also consistent with primitive processing methods.

Length 1-5/8 inches (2.86 cm); 22 karat gold; 17.6 dwt. 27.42 grams.

Intact excellent condition; classic design possibly still usable.
Provenance: Private Cleveland, Ohio Collection; purchased from  Fortuna Fine Arts, New York, acquired   26th, May 2005.

Compare Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Bronzes in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, by M Comstock & C Vermeule, MFA 1971 and  Hattatt, Ancient and Romano-British Broches for similar examples in bronze.

 

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