Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
fibula a grandi coste
English translation:
broad ribbed fibula
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Rachel Fell
Jan 3, 2007 20:09
17 yrs ago
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fibula a grandi coste
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"Si notano per la ben conservata patina verde la falciola della tarda età del Bronzo proveniente da Arquìno e la ***fibula a grandi coste*** dell'Ottavo secolo avanti Cristo ritrovata in Val Fontana, oggetti in bronzo già facenti parte delle raccolte del Comitato archeologico."
I'm unsure what "a grandi coste" means in this context. Thanks in advance.
I'm unsure what "a grandi coste" means in this context. Thanks in advance.
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broad ribbed fibula
I think it refers to the decoration on it - ? there's a bit of detail about fibulae on this site
or maybe broad ridged - ?
http://www.edgarlowen.com/a57ar.html
http://www.swan.ac.uk/classics/staff/dg/looting/gc2/tab4a.ht...
but maybe someone who knows more can help!
or maybe broad ridged - ?
http://www.edgarlowen.com/a57ar.html
http://www.swan.ac.uk/classics/staff/dg/looting/gc2/tab4a.ht...
but maybe someone who knows more can help!
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Comment: "Thanks Rachel :-)"
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