Bow Fibulae
500–550
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Bow Fibulae, 500–550. Alemannic, 6th century. Silver gilt and niello; overall: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.221 This type of fibula, or pin, is also called a "digitized fibula" because of its radiating knobs that resemble fingers.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jewelry
- Formatted Medium
- silver gilt and niello
- Dimensions
- Overall: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 2007.221
- Credit Line
- Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 106A Migration Period & Coptic
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