S-Shaped Brooch

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6th century BCE · Bronze · Medieval Art

This lovely bronze brooch dates from the sixth century B.C. Brooches like these are characterized as serpentine because of their twisting, snakelike shape. Brooches of this type are found all over western and central Europe, most often in Italy. Both men and women are buried with them, and although they are usually made from bronze, examples have also been found made from gold, silver, and even iron.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Celtic

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Purchase, Alastair B. Martin Gift, 1992