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Click to view high resolution image Title: Fibula with Bust of Woman's Head Creator: Description: This brooch likely belonged to a Langobard ruler. According to the Walters Art Museum, pearls once were strung on a wire that wove through the loops surrounding the enamel, and pendants would have hung from the three loops at the bottom. The figure depicted in the enamel center wears large earrings that hang pendulously. This work strongly recalls Byzantine imperial jewelry. Source: Wikimedia Commons Rights: Subject (See Also): Jewelry Geographic Area: Italy Century: 7 Date: Related Work: Current Location: Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, 44.255 Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Metalwork Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Cloisonne enamel; Gold Donor: Height/Width/Length(cm): 5.01 cm/4.7 cm/ Inscription: Related Resources:

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