

Fibula, 3rd century AD. gold, onyx. 2/ Fibula, beginning of 5th century AD. silver, covered with gold plate, stone inlays, glass, enamel. 3/ Fibula, 5th century AD, gold, inlays: onyx, garnet, amethyst, glass paste
Brooches of this form usually held women’s clothing (Chlamys) together at the shoulders. Fibulae were replaced as clothing fasteners by buttons in the Middle Ages.
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