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This paper deals with a group of ancient bronze fibulae exhibited in the Kocaeli Museum. The aim of this research is to provide statistical data for future scientific studies on the subject, as well as to introduce previously unpublished fibulae preserved in the Kocaeli Museum. A catalog was prepared and sorted according to the chronological order. Seven fibulae, registered in the museum inventory were examined with this study. Five of them were of Phrygian and one of them was of Levantine origin. Another fibula which we considered unique due to its figurative nature was understood to belong to the Roman Imperial Period. In addition, the earliest fibulae belongs to the last quarter of the 8th century BC and the latest one belongs to the 4th century AD. All the works are made of bronze. However, the example of the Roman Imperial Period is gold plated on bronze.

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Abstract:

This paper deals with a group ancient bronze fibulae exhibited in the Kocaeli Museum. The aim of this research is to provide statistical data for future scientific studies on the subject, as well as to introduce previously unpublished fibulae preserved in Kocaeli Museum. A catalog was prepared and sorted according to the chronological order. Seven fibulae, registered in the museum inventory were examined with this study. Five of them were of Phrygian and one of them was of Levantine origin. Another fibula which we considered unique due to its figurative nature was understood to belong to the Roman Imperial Period. In addition, the earliest fibulae belongs to the last quarter of the 8th century BC and the latest one belongs to the 4th century AD. All of the works are made of bronze. However, the example of the Roman Imperial Period is gold plated on bronze.