Eagle-Shaped Fibula

Cleveland Museum of Art

Eagle-Shaped Fibula by Unknown. A bronze-colored metal brooch in the shape of an eagle's head and upper body. The fibula has a curved beak at the top and a body that tapers down to a rectangular base. There are three deep red gemstones set into the fibula: one circular stone above the eye, one rectangular stone on the body, and one rectangular stone at the base. The fibula has decorative details such as etched lines on the body and around the eye. The background is light gray with a shadow cast by the fibula.