Square-Headed Fibula

late 6th century (Early Medieval)

6.8 cm 14 cm 2.1 cm

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From surviving depictions, we know that these "fibulae" or brooches were worn by men on their shoulders with the square part facing upwards. Depending on the style of the garment or mantle, one or two of these brooches were used to hold it in place. The size and intricacy of t...

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William Eadkins; Sale, Sothebys, London, May 21-25, 1891, lot 585; Pitt Rivers Museum, Farnham, Dorset, England; Walters Art Museum, 1975, by purchase.
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