disc fibula, “Griffin and bull” (inv.56.Luynes.550) http://medaillesetantiques.bnf.fr
Italy (place of creation), found in Capua
Made between 5th century and 6th century. Gold, amethyst, glass.
H. 10 cm, D. 4.5 cm
Openwork disc fibula, with an image of the struggle of the griffin and the bull. Band decorated with cloisonné red and green glass around the edge. Three chains are bearing two gold pendants and an amethyst bead.
