Description

Byzantine Bone Button with Concentric Circles

10-11 AD century

Reference #: CF.2576

Size is 24 mm.

The Byzantine bone button with concentric circles is a small but significant artifact that reflects the craftsmanship and daily life of the Byzantine Empire. Typically carved from animal bone, these buttons were used as fasteners for clothing and may have also served as decorative items. Moreover, the design of concentric circles, carefully incised into the surface, was both simple and elegant, possibly symbolizing order, eternity, or spiritual ideas common in Byzantine art. Although these buttons were primarily functional, their design shows that even everyday objects were made with attention to beauty and detail.

 In additi0n, these bone buttons were likely used by people across different social classes, showing the widespread use of personal adornments in Byzantine society. They have been found in archaeological sites throughout the former empire, helping researchers understand clothing styles and material culture from the period. Therefore, while small, these buttons provide insight into how the Byzantines combined practicality with aesthetic value in everyday life, revealing a culture where even minor objects were crafted with care and purpose.

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