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Fibula: G.R.31-1904

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Bronze gilt. It is the "cross-bow" type, decorated with a band of nielloed ornament running along the middle of the bow and stem.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

F. McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 4¼ in
Width: 3¼ in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

Roman
Circa 300 - Circa 400

School or Style

Roman

Components of the work

Surface composed of gold
Decoration composed of niello

Materials used in production

Bronze

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: G.R.31-1904
Primary reference Number: 118992
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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