Carolingian fibula from Eternoz

Flat rectangular fibula with concave sides; the surface bears a simple incised decoration; on the back, traces of the fastening elements (for the spring and the catch plate), which were attached separately by soldering.

Dated 800 to 1000.

As with a great many Carolingian pieces, the fastening consists of two lugs, one pierced and one open-ended, joined by a pin.

Moreover, the lugs were systematically attached separately (tin soldering) and are therefore almost never found. For strength, the lugs here are cast in one piece with the fibula.