Object Image

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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