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Fibula

Artist
DateFifth century CE
MediumBronze
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1963.20.1
DescriptionBronze fibula with incised geometric design of spirals and lines. At the top, half a circle with five protruding pierced knobs shaped like arrowheads. Curved bridge. Long pointed bottom section with six knobs. Curved clasp; pierced socket for pin shaft. Blue - green patina.
On View
Not on view
Collections
Roman
Fifth century AD, possibly
Fibula
ETRUSCAN
5th-6th century BCE
Fibula
ETRUSCAN
5th-6th century BCE
Axe or knife
19th century, maybe
Headrest
SHONA/TSONGA
Bronze ring
MELANESIA/INDONESIA
Club
FIJI ISLANDS