Silver fibula (safety pin)

Greek, South Italian, probably Apulian

4th century BC

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 161

Fibula with a double arc of solid metal.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Silver fibula (safety pin)
Period: Classical
Date: 4th century BC
Culture: Greek, South Italian, probably Apulian
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (4.1 x 7 x 12.1 cm)
Classification: Gold and Silver
Credit Line: Gift of the Robert Haber family, in honor of Carlos A. Picón, on the occasion of the reinstallation of the Greek and Roman galleries, 2007
Object Number: 2007.244.2a, b
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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