Photo of collection object Bow Fibula
Bow Fibula, 500–550. 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.). Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler, 2007.222. CC0.

Bow Fibula

500–550

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

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 Niello is a mix of metals that was common material for decorating jewelry at the time.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Jewelry
Formatted Medium
silver gilt and niello
Dimensions
Overall: 7.7 x 4.5 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
2007.222
Credit Line
Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler
Rights Statement
CC0

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