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S-Shaped Brooch

6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: S-Shaped Brooch
  • Date: 6th century
  • Culture: Frankish
  • Medium: Copper alloy, garnet
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in. (4 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.192.3
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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