Bow Brooch
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Bow Brooch

TitleBow Brooch
Date550–600 6th century
MediumCopper alloy, quaternary
ClassificationMetalwork-Copper
OriginVisigothic Visigothic
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Lauder Gift, 1990
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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