Bow Fibula
500–550
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Bow Fibula, 500–550. Frankish, 6th century. Silver gilt and niello; overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.222 Niello is a mix of metals that was common material for decorating jewelry at the time.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Jewelry
- Formatted Medium
- silver gilt and niello
- Dimensions
- Overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 2007.222
- Credit Line
- Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 106A Migration Period & Coptic
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