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Bow Fibula

500–550

Alemannic, 6th century

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Medium
silver gilt and niello
Measurements
Overall: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.221.1
Public Domain
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Location
106A Migration Period & Coptic
Print
A silver gilt and niello brooch features a semi-circular head with five bulbous knobs radiating like fingers from its edge. Below this, a high-arched bridge leads to a long, tapering foot. Dark gray niello inlay creates geometric patterns across the golden surface, including rows of triangles and a central band filled with recessed dots. These dark accents contrast with the bright gilding, emphasizing the brooch's symmetrical, fan-headed design.

Bow Fibula

500–550

Alemannic, 6th century

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