The Bronze Age, as its name suggests, is a historical period characterised by an extensive use of bronze. It is also known for its use of writing, with cultures such as the Near East and Egypt being the first to develop practical writing systems, and other features of early urban civilisation. The beginning of the Bronze Age differed from region to region and culture to culture, as it was heavily dependent on the discovery of tin mining, smelting, and its combination with hot copper. The result was a hardier and more durable metal, allowing Bronze Age civilisations to transition away from stone tools to metal tools. However, tin was not abundantly available, possibly limiting the use of bronze to the upper classes. Many bronze pieces have been found alongside gold items in the wealthiest burials of warriors and princes from the period. Though iron was much more abundant as compared to tin, it has a higher melting point, necessitating further developments in Bronze Age technology before iron replaced bronze as the dominant metal in weaponry and tools.
European Late Bronze Age – Early Iron Age Bronze Button
$88.25
A small bronze button featuring a conical boss on a larger circular piece, perforated with large oval holes around the edge. To the reverse, a flattened piece of bronze is attached at opposite sides, creating a buckle which would have attach to fabric or over a strap.
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Additional information
| Weight | 8.81 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 3 × 0.9 cm |
| Culture | Celtic |
| Region | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe |
| Metal | Bronze |
