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Gain access to this incredible resource through either a monthly or a yearly subscription and search the entire collection from your desktop, compare multiple images side by side and zoom into the minute details of the images. Visit www.davidrumsey.com/amica for more information on the collection, click on the link below the revolving thumbnail to the right, or email us at amica@luna-img.com . Creator Nationality: European; Roman Empire Creator Name-CRT: Provincial Roman Title: Wing Fibula View: Principal view Creation Start Date: 100 Creation End Date: 199 Creation Date: 2nd century Creation Place: Made in Pannonia Object Type: Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects Materials and Techniques: Silver, gold, four carnelians Dimensions: 1 15/16 x 7 11/16 x 1 9/16 in. (4.9 x 19.6 x 3.9 cm) Description: This richly decorated fibula, wrought in silver, is an exceptional example of a type of brooch made in the Roman border province of Pannonia, on the Danube River. These objects are called "wing fibulae" because of the winglike extensions that flank the knob at the bend of the bow . On this work, the knob is decorated with a zigzag pattern, and the two wings are adorned with two small knobs. A punchwork design extends from the knob along the length of the bow. As is typical of the few other surviving examples of this quality, the large, trapezoidal catch plate is covered with gold foil, except where it is pierced with elaborate patterns. Twisted gold wire laid down in wavy lines and scroll-and-heart motifs decorate the foil. Four carnelians frame the two intricate openwork patterns near the tip of the catch plate?one of linked circles and one of linked hearts. Rounded and rosette-shaped silver studs also ornament the surface. Except for minor losses to the gold foil, the fibula is complete and in excellent condition. On the basis of burial and pictorial evidence, wing fibulae like this one were worn by women in pairs, on the shoulder, with the intricately pierced catch plates protruding above their robes, creating a relatively delicate, patterned effect. AMICA Contributor: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Owner Location: New York, New York ID Number: 1998.76 Credit Line: Purchase, Alastair B. Martin, William Kelly Simpson, Scher Chemicals Inc., Levy Hermanos Foundation Inc., Shelby White, and Max Falk Gifts, in honor of Katharine R. Brown, 1998 Copyright: Copyright ? 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art . All rights reserved. Rights: http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_photo_lib.asp Style or Period: Late Roman AMICA ID: MMA_.1998.76 AMICA Library Year: 2002 Media Metadata Rights: Copyright (c) 2002 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All Rights Reserved AMICA PUBLIC RIGHTS: a) Access to the materials is granted for personal and non-commercial use. b) A full educational license for non-commercial use is available from Cartography Associates at www.davidrumsey.com/amica/institution_subscribe.html c) Licensed users may continue their examination of additional materials provided by Cartography Associates, and d) commercial rights are available from the rights holder. Home
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