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Document identity
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165319
label
Bow Fibula
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obj
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object
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Source metadata
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165319
contentType
object
title
Bow Fibula
date
500–550
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60779319
genreSpecific
Jewelry
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
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Frankish, 6th century
accession
2007.222
Source extras
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silver gilt and niello
tombstone
Bow Fibula, 500–550. Frankish, 6th century. Silver gilt and niello; overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler, 2007.222
collection
MED - Migration Period
didYouKnow
Niello is a mix of metals that was common material for decorating jewelry at the time.
creditline
Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
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2026-05-29 08:34:02.445000
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165319
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Medieval Art
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MED - Migration Period
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silver gilt and niello
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