Equal-Arm Brooch
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Equal-Arm Brooch

TitleEqual-Arm Brooch
Date7th–8th century 7th century
MediumCopper alloy, glass beads, wax
ClassificationMetalwork-Copper alloy
OriginFrankish Frankish
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Equal-Arm Brooch” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 7th–8th century. It is executed in copper alloy, glass beads, wax and classified as metalwork-copper alloy. 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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