Bronze sanguisuga-type fibula (safety pin)
Unknown Artist
Sanguisuga ("leech") fibulae have arched bows with closed undersides.
Credit: Purchase, 1896
7th century B.C.
Bronze
11.6 x 11.6 cm
96.9.322
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