Sujet
Crossbow Fibula, c. 350-400. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Crossbow Fibula, c. 350-400. A fibula was a garment clasp that functioned somewhat like a modern safety pin. Since buttons were not used in antiquity, fibulae were used to keep a cloak closed. They were worn by both men and women, commonly on the right shoulder, and produced in various sizes and shapes. Because they were highly visible accessories, they often received decorative gilding, inlay decoration, or onion-shaped domes. Crossbow fibulae were introduced by the Romans and are named for their resemblance to the weapon. Decorative and technical features suggest this may have been made in Roman-occupied Britain.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F77_013
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
44,0Mo (1,5Mo) / 40,3cm x 27,4cm / 4759 x 3231 (300dpi)