Pair of Germanic silver fibulae

First half of VI century

Cast, gilt silver, chip-carving technique. Semi-circular head plate with three projecting knobs and scrolling decoration; arching bow; foot with lozenge shaped decorations gradually decreasing in size,  central projecting toe and two garnet inlays. Flat underside with preserved pin (in one) and spring mechanisms, catch at footplates. L. 7.2 cm, W. 3.8 cm.
For similar see: Herzog R., Koller A. Die Alamannen. Stuttgart, 1997, p.189; A. Aibabin, “Ethnischegeschichte der Fruhbyzantinischen Krim”, 1999, p. 309, table XXV, 10; Herzog R., Koller A. Die Alamannen. Stuttgart, 1997, p. 189. Christies’ Antiquities, June 1999, lot #169