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Disk Brooch

6th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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Title: Disk Brooch
Date Created: 6th century
Physical Dimensions: Overall: 11/16 x 1/16 in. (1.8 x 0.2 cm)
Type: Brooch
External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464932
Medium: Silver, gilded and beaded filigree; garnets with patterned foil backings; central cabochon and tear-drop inlaid lost; no spring/pin extant
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Culture: Frankish

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