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The bow brooch was a component of many Germanic women's dress. In Frankish territory brooches were generally worn in pairs, as decorative elements on a strap hanging from the belt. The bow refers to the bend or curve that links two terminals.
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Title: Square-Headed Bow Brooch
Date: second half 6th century
Culture: Frankish
Medium: Silver-gilt, niello
Dimensions: Overall: 3 15/16 x 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (10 x 1.4 x 4.5 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number: 17.193.73
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