Silver navicella-type fibula (safety pin)

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7th–6th century BCE · Silver · Greek and Roman Art

Fibula with elegant filigree decoration along the hollow bow. This exquisite silver fibula is a triumph of Etruscan filigree decoration. The spine of the hollow silver bow is enlivened with a rectangular panel of serpentine wires framed by beaded wires. The tapering ends of the bow are wrapped by fine wires to create surfaces of great beauty and elegance. By contrast, the clasp is undecorated.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–6th century BCE

Medium

Silver

Culture

Etruscan

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1916