Disk Fibula

7th century (Early Medieval)

4.5 cm 0.8 cm

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This disk fibula is made of sheet gold decorated with gold filigree (fine, twisted wire) and gold granules and set with colored stones and glass. The pliable gold on the disk face is backed by a bronze plate which extends slightly beyond the gold face. Traces of rust remain o...

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26058
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Mr. H. Kervorkian, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1947, by gift.
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en
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