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Equal-Arm Brooch

7th–8th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Equal-Arm Brooch
  • Date: 7th–8th century
  • Geography: Made in Northern France
  • Culture: Frankish
  • Medium: Copper alloy
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2 in. (5.7 x 1.1 x 1.3 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.191.236
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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