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Crossbow Fibula

Cleveland Museum of Art

Crossbow Fibula by Unknown. The object is a bronze-colored fibula with a distinctive crossbow shape. It has a long, narrow, serrated bow. There are three spherical knobs, one at the end of the bow and two on the foot. The knob at the end of the bow and one on the foot are similar in size. The surface is weathered and tarnished with greenish-blue patina. The object rests on a grey surface.

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1263 × 857 px
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