Bow Brooch

Germanic

5th–7th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301

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Title: Bow Brooch
Date: 5th–7th century
Culture: Germanic
Medium: Silver with gilding and niello
Dimensions: Overall: 5 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 in. (13.7 x 3.6 x 2.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth C. Bermant, 2001
Object Number: 2001.659.2
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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