The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of February 23, 2026

Bow Fibulae

500–550

Alemannic, 6th century

silver gilt and niello
Overall: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.221
Location: 106A Migration Period & Coptic

Did You Know?

This type of fibula, or pin, is also called a "digitized fibula" because of its radiating knobs that resemble fingers.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2007.221