Bow Fibula

500-550

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Title: Bow Fibula
Date Created: 500-550
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Type: Jewelry
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/2007.222
Medium: silver gilt and niello
Fun Fact: Niello is a mix of metals that was common material for decorating jewelry at the time.
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Frankish, 6th century
Credit Line: Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
Collection: MED - Migration Period
Accession Number: 2007.222

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