A close-up photo of an intricately designed silver gilt brooch, that features a complex, interwoven design. The top has multiple small, rounded protrusions. The foot ends in a stylized animal head.

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   Nina Willburger (ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de)'s status on Saturday, 30-Nov-2024 17:14:16 JST Nina Willburger

   An early #medieval silver gilt bow fibula (brooch) found in a woman's grave in Lauchheim, dating around 600AD. Decorated with animal interlace, the foot ends in a stylized animal head.
   Bow brooches were a common element of women’s dress in south-west Germany. They were worn im pairs as decorative element on a strap hanging from the belt.

   Currently on display at "THE hidden LÄND" in Stuttgart.

   thehiddenlaend.de

   #archaeology