Wing Fibula

COLLECTION NAME:

The AMICA Library

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The AMICA Library

Collection

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AMICA ID:

MMA_.1998.76

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MMA_.1998.76

AMICA ID

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AMICA Library Year:

2002

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2002

AMICA Library Year

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Object Type:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects

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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects

Object Type

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Description:

This richly decorated fibula, wrought in silver, is an exceptional example of a type of brooch made in the Roman border province of Pannonia, on the Danube River. These objects are called "wing fibulae" because of the winglike extensions that flank the knob at the bend of the bow . On this work, the knob is decorated with a zigzag pattern, and the two wings are adorned with two small knobs. A punchwork design extends from the knob along the length of the bow. As is typical of the few other surviving examples of this quality, the large, trapezoidal catch plate is covered with gold foil, except where it is pierced with elaborate patterns. Twisted gold wire laid down in wavy lines and scroll-and-heart motifs decorate the foil. Four carnelians frame the two intricate openwork patterns near the tip of the catch plate?one of linked circles and one of linked hearts. Rounded and rosette-shaped silver studs also ornament the surface. Except for minor losses to the gold foil, the fibula is complete and in excellent condition. On the basis of burial and pictorial evidence, wing fibulae like this one were worn by women in pairs, on the shoulder, with the intricately pierced catch plates protruding above their robes, creating a relatively delicate, patterned effect.

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This richly decorated fibula, wrought in silver, is an exceptional example of a type of brooch made in the Roman border province of Pannonia, on the Danube River. These objects are called "wing fibulae" because of the winglike extensions that flank the knob at the bend of the bow . On this work, the knob is decorated with a zigzag pattern, and the two wings are adorned with two small knobs. A punchwork design extends from the knob along the length of the bow. As is typical of the few other surviving examples of this quality, the large, trapezoidal catch plate is covered with gold foil, except where it is pierced with elaborate patterns. Twisted gold wire laid down in wavy lines and scroll-and-heart motifs decorate the foil. Four carnelians frame the two intricate openwork patterns near the tip of the catch plate?one of linked circles and one of linked hearts. Rounded and rosette-shaped silver studs also ornament the surface. Except for minor losses to the gold foil, the fibula is complete and in excellent condition. On the basis of burial and pictorial evidence, wing fibulae like this one were worn by women in pairs, on the shoulder, with the intricately pierced catch plates protruding above their robes, creating a relatively delicate, patterned effect.

Description

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Creator Nationality:

European; Roman Empire

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European; Roman Empire

Creator Nationality

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Creator Name-CRT:

Provincial Roman

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Provincial Roman

Creator Name-CRT

false

Title:

Wing Fibula

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Wing Fibula

Title

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View:

Principal view

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Principal view

View

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Creation Date:

2nd century

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2nd century

Creation Date

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Creation Start Date:

100

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100

Creation Start Date

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Creation End Date:

199

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199

Creation End Date

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Materials and Techniques:

Silver, gold, four carnelians

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Silver, gold, four carnelians

Materials and Techniques

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Style or Period:

Late Roman

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Late Roman

Style or Period

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Creation Place:

Made in Pannonia

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Made in Pannonia

Creation Place

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Dimensions:

1 15/16 x 7 11/16 x 1 9/16 in. (4.9 x 19.6 x 3.9 cm)

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1 15/16 x 7 11/16 x 1 9/16 in. (4.9 x 19.6 x 3.9 cm)

Dimensions

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AMICA Contributor:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

AMICA Contributor

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Owner Location:

New York, New York

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New York, New York

Owner Location

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ID Number:

1998.76

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1998.76

ID Number

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Credit Line:

Purchase, Alastair B. Martin, William Kelly Simpson, Scher Chemicals Inc., Levy Hermanos Foundation Inc., Shelby White, and Max Falk Gifts, in honor of Katharine R. Brown, 1998

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Purchase, Alastair B. Martin, William Kelly Simpson, Scher Chemicals Inc., Levy Hermanos Foundation Inc., Shelby White, and Max Falk Gifts, in honor of Katharine R. Brown, 1998

Credit Line

false

Copyright:

ors

Copyright

false

Rights:

http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp

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<a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp"target="_new">http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp</a>

Rights

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