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Fibula (Pin)
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This extravagant fibula, likely used to fasten garments, is decorated with gold rosettes and vines. An enormous leech-shaped bow and pin form the body of the fibula. A band of rosettes adorns the center of the bow. Above the bow, a gold plaque is adorned with an eight-petaled flower and palmette filigree. A gold bead, perhaps representing a pomegranate, tops the plaque. The bead is crowned with oblong petals and sprouting leaves.
| Artist / Maker | South Italy, Campania |
|---|---|
| Date | 400–200 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | South Italy, Campania |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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