Crossbow Fibula
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Crossbow Fibula

TitleCrossbow Fibula
Datec. 350–400 4th century
Mediumbronze, gilt-bronze, silver, and niello
ClassificationJewelry
OriginGallo-Roman or Romano-British, Migration period, 4th century Gallo-Roman or Romano-British
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCrossbow Fibula, c. 350–400. Gallo-Roman or Romano-British, Migration period, 4th century. Bronze, gilt-bronze, silver, and niello; overall: 9.9 x 5.8 x 3.2 cm (3 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Elie Borowski, 1955.545
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Crossbow Fibula” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 350–400. It is executed in bronze, gilt-bronze, silver, and niello and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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