Exact evidences of the use of spherical buttons (gombíky): two case studies from Moravian finds

0518706 - ARÚB 2020 RIV CZ eng J - Journal Article
Krupičková, Šárka - Ottenwelter, Estelle - Březinová, Helena
Exact evidences of the use of spherical buttons (gombíky): two case studies from Moravian finds.
Přehled výzkumů. Roč. 60, č. 2 (2019), s. 57-77. ISSN 1211-7250
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA17-01878S
Institutional support: RVO:67985912
Keywords : Great Moravia * SEM/EDS * jewellery * spherical hollow buttons (gombíky) * early medieval clothing
OECD category: Archaeology; Archaeology (ARU-G)
Method of publishing: Open access
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In response to the scholar debate regarding the way in which Great Moravian spherical buttons were used, this study presents an overview of specimens whose use may be inferred on the basis of the archaeological context. The topic is demonstrated using two case studies, where the function of the spherical buttons may be definitively proved thanks to preserved textile fibres. Textile and metal material characterization was performed by EDS analysis on SEM. The case studies are accompanied by analogous finds known from the literature. In conclusion, we propose possible interpretations of the functional range of spherical hollow buttons.
Permanent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0303775