Square-Headed Bow Brooch, 500–600, Anglo-Saxon, Gilded copper alloy inlaid with niello, Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 x 15/16 in. ( x 7

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Square-Headed Bow Brooch, 500–600, Anglo-Saxon, Gilded copper alloy inlaid with niello, Overall: 5 3/8 x 3 x 15/16 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper, This brooch displays the Anglo-Saxon preference for lavish decoration, with a particular emphasis on fantastic animal forms. Dividing the foot is a strip of niello (a black substance containing silver, copper, lead, and sulphur) terminating in an animal’s head, and above the foot is a pair of stylized animal heads with gaping jaws

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Size: 3710px × 4022px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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