Bow Fibula

500s

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Title: Bow Fibula
Date Created: 500s
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 9.1 x 5.7 x 2.7 cm (3 9/16 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/16 in.)
Type: Jewelry
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/2007.224
Medium: silver gilt with garnets
Fun Fact: A fibula is a type of brooch or pin, sometimes used for fastening clothes.
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Frankish, 6th century
Credit Line: Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
Collection: MED - Migration Period
Accession Number: 2007.224

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