Hair Pin

6th century (Early Medieval)

1.6 cm 13.7 cm 0.3 cm

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The stylized bird terminal on this pin is ornamented with a chevron pattern and originally had an inlaid eye (the stone is now missing). The patterning of the bird is a variation on the cloisonné style popular among the Franks in the 6th century.

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Collection of Joseph Brummer, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Joseph Brummer Sale, Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 12, 1949, no. 276; Walters Art Museum, 1949, by purchase.
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