Corinth Object: MF 6535
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 6535
Title:   GEOMETRIC IRON PIN WITH BONE HEAD
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   6535
Description:   Shaft, circular in section, passing entirely through ivory head with convex top and disk shaped knob at tip. Date 8th century BC
Material:   Iron, ivory or bone
Condition:   Complete profile. Shaft broken, badly corroded.
Dimensions Actual:   L. 0.33, L. of head 0.03, Diam of Shaft ca 0.003
Area:   Agora south central
Context:   Agora south central
Findspot Description:   NB 160 p. 114 Grave C, resting on one shoulder with point directed down toward arm. Deposit Index Grave 1936-21 December 10, 1936
Bibliography:   Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 2265; Jacobsthal, Greek Pins 89 fig. 512-153; Kilian-Dirlmeier, Nadeln der fruhhell p74 n288.
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Davidson, Corinth 12, 1952
Publication: Kilian-Dirlmeir, Nadeln der fruhhelladischen bis ... 1984
Monument: Agora south central
Basket: Agora south central
Notebook Page: NB 160, spread 64 (pp. 114 - 115)