258 SILICATES
Visigothic eagle fibulae | From 6th century CE, these two
brooches found in southwest Spain are of gilt bronze and set
with garnets, amethyst, and glass. They would have fastened
a cloak at each shoulder.
Cloisonné-set garnets
Rock crystal
Amethyst
Loop for a missing pendant
Gilt-bronze settings
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