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Document identity
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165316
label
Bow Fibulae
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object
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Source metadata
id
165316
contentType
object
title
Bow Fibulae
date
500–550
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60749645
genreSpecific
Jewelry
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2 cm (3 1/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
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Alemannic, 6th century
accession
2007.221
Source extras
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silver gilt and niello
tombstone
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.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler, 2007.221
collection
MED - Migration Period
didYouKnow
This type of fibula, or pin, is also called a "digitized fibula" because of its radiating knobs that resemble fingers.
creditline
Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
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2026-05-29 08:34:04.501000
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165316
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Medieval Art
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MED - Migration Period
med
silver gilt and niello
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