Fibula. Munoaundi (Azkoitia-Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa)

“Tower” brooch made in bronze from mould. At the base of the tower and on either side of the bridge presents a decoration of incised lines. It was found in the fortified Iron Age settlement of Munoaundi (Azkoitia-Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa) and dates from the Second Iron Age (2500 - 2000 BP). This type of object was used to hold clothing together. The two lower ends of the bridge would have been attached by a pin, which in this case has not been preserved.

Bibliography:

Peñalver, Xabier ; San Jose, Sonia ; Lamia. Burdin Aroko herri harresituak Gipuzkoan = Los poblados de la Edad del Hierro en Gipuzkoa = Iron Age settlements in Gipuzkoa = Les encintes fortifiés à l’Âge du Fer au Gipuzkoa. Donostia : Gipuzkoako Foru Aldundia, 2003. 120. Bertan, 20

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Inventory number: MUN.95.A.27.01