Horse-Shaped  Brooch
Object type: Brooch
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: Frankish
Date: 6th century
Medium: Silver-gilt, garnet with foil backing(?); iron spring
Dimensions: Overall: 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in. (1.8 x 3.1 x 0.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Geography: Made in    Northern France  
Credit line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession year: 1917
Tags: Horses