Fibula

Culture: Etruscan, 900–27 BCE
Period: possibly Villanovan period, 900–700 BCE
Period: possibly Orientalizing period, c.700–c.600 BCE
Date: 8th century BCE
Material: Bronze, amber, and gold
associated with: Italy, Europe
Classification: Jewelry & personal accessories, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 259
Dimensions: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 31:1954.1

- 1954
Elie Borowski, Toronto, Canada

1954 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Borowski [1]

Notes:
[1] Letter from Mr. Borowski to C.A.M. dated February 19, 1954 certifying the authencity of the objects purchased from him [SLAM document files]. Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, March 4, 1954.

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