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Bronze clip fastener in the form of a theriomorphic protome. The clip was part of a bronze belt buckle.
The object, typical of military custom, is the testimony in the Reggio province of a Celtic presence that moves from central Europe starting from the fifth century BC.
Belts of this type were used for the suspension of the sword at the side, which suggests the presence of foreign mercenaries.
Found at Servirola of San Polo d'Enza (Reggio Emilia)

Details

  • Title: Clip fastener
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date: -500/-400
  • Location: Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
  • Photographer: Carlo Vannini
  • Bibliography: R. Macellari, “Gli Etruschi e gli altri. Reggio Emilia terra di incontri” (2014) Skira Editore, Milano
  • Provenance: Servirola, San Polo d'Enza (Reggio Emilia)
  • Type: Archaeological finding

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