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Fibula

900–700 BCE

Italy

Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Eugene Robison Miles 1970.101
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Not on view
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A bronze fibula, a curved garment fastener, like a wide-mouthed hook, sweeps from a tight coil on our left into a deep, semi-circular bow. A straight pin extends across the top, secured in a narrow, flattened channel. The bronze is dark brown and heavily mottled with vibrant green oxidation. At the far right end, a small, faceted, bell-shaped element hangs downward, terminating the piece in a geometric, decorative flourish.

Fibula

900–700 BCE

Italy

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