Jan 10, 2008

Bow Fibula

Bow Fibula

500s

Silver gilt with garnets

Overall: 9.1 x 5.7 x 2.7 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/16 in.)

Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.224

Did you know?

A fibula is a type of brooch or pin, sometimes used for fastening clothes.

See also
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Jewelry

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