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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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