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Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag

c. 400 CE

Northeastern Europe, 5th century

Medium
bronze with glass inlay
Measurements
Overall: 3.1 x 4.8 cm (1 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1986.205
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Location
102A Ancient Near East
Print
A bronze sculpture depicts a stag lying down, its body extending left while the head turns back over its shoulder. Four open loops arch into stylized antlers. A dark blue glass bead marks the eye, while circular indentations punctuate the animal's shoulder and haunch. The legs fold inward to rest on a horizontal base. The weathered, dark gray metal features rounded forms and recessed details highlighted by the play of light.

Fibula in the Form of a Recumbent Stag

c. 400 CE

Northeastern Europe, 5th century

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