Boat-Shaped Fibula

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Boat-Shaped Fibula by unknown artist is a metal object with a dark patina. The object has a long, thin, tapered end and a curved section. The curved section resembles a boat or a "U" shape with one end looped back on itself to form a circular hole. The object appears to be made of bronze or copper alloy, with visible signs of aging and wear. It has a rough texture and some green corrosion spots. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.