Plate Fibula

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Plate Fibula is a bronze object with a circular plate and a long, thin pin attached to it. The plate is round and flat, with a raised edge around its circumference. It has a decorative pattern etched into its surface. The pin is long and thin, with a coiled spring at one end that attaches to the plate. The entire object is made of bronze and has a greenish patina, indicating age and wear. The background of the image is a solid gray color.