Buckle

Buckle

( Πόρπη ), a clasp or Brooch, in this instance of gold, sent by Alexander Balas to Jonathan Maccabaeus a present of honor, in conformity with customs of royal courtesy ( 1 Maccabees 10:89;  1 Maccabees 11:58; comp. 14:44; so Josephus, Πόρπη , Ant. 1 3, 4, 4; 5, 4). A similar usage is referred to by Trebellius Pollio (in Claud. ) , and the use of such ornaments is illustrated by Pliny (33:3); comp. Schleusner, Lex. s.v.; Smith, Dict. Of Class. Ant. s.v. Fibula.