Kyivan Rus Button BUT-03 from the Gilbert Collection

Description

5 buttons based on an extant button in the Gilbert collection, used to button sleeves and front openings on clothing.

The button is spherical with a shank on one side and nipple opposite the shank.

See the original artefact that inspired this design, listed as BUT-03 at https://rosaliegilbert.com/thegilbertcollection_buttons.html

Found in Western Ukraine, from the Kyivan Rus culture.

Period: 900-1200

Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 17mm

Made in Sydney, Australia by Keystone Forge from lead-free bronze. These buttons are made from an alloy of copper and tin only.

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