Knee Fibula

JewelryRoman2nd-3rd century CE

Knee Fibula

late 2nd-early 3rd century CE

Classification

Jewelry

Technique

Cast and hammered

Medium

Leaded brass

Culture

Roman

Period

Roman Imperial period

Century

2nd-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

4 x 2.5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 in.)

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