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Bow Fibula
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About this work
Niello is a mix of metals that was common material for decorating jewelry at the time.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineBow 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
