KM331 (Late Roman-Early Byzantine Bronze Needle) [permalink] [show more links]
Type
Inventoried Object
Logical part of
Inventoried Objects from the Greek-American Excavations at Koutsongila
Typological identification
Needle
Comparanda
cf. Boardman1989, p. 131, no. F65, pl. 63 (Emporio, Chios, early 7th century)
Description
Bronze needle. Somewhat thin wire shaft with circular section that curves over at the top to create a tight eye. The size of this piece suggests that it was used for sewing heavy material and not common woven fabric.
Preservation comment
Intact top and middle but missing lower shaft. Moderate bronze disease; slight encrustation.
Published as
Panelas2022, p. 1093, no. 715, fig. 22.11
Preserved length
0.064
Thickness
0.002
Thickness
0.004
Material
Bronze (Material)
Suggested citation
“KM331 (Late Roman-Early Byzantine Bronze Needle).” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/gaek/km331>