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This fibula, a type of brooch used to pin outer garments, features a crossbar that ends in three onion-shaped terminals, which give the fibula a shape reminiscent of a crossbow. An arched bow connects the crossbar to the longer catchplate, which is ornamented with vegetal motifs.
Gallo-Roman (Gallo-Roman)
Crossbow fibula with vegetal ornament on the catchplate
450 – 500
Gift of Mr. Robert H. Tannahill
1966/2.17
Metal lion with flowing mane and tail.  Gold inlaid spits decorate his body and color his eyes.  The lion's head is thrown impossibly backwards, allowing a view of the head as if from above.  The golden eyes look upwards.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Obidome (obi brooch) in shape of dancing lion
1950 – 1975
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.368
Metal brooch in the shape of a fan with incised and inlaid decor, including floral designs.  "Bodai no tame" is inscribed along with the artist's signature, Taniguchi Haruki, and indecipherable characters.
Taniguchi Haruki
Fan shaped obidome (obi brooch), inscribed bodai no tame
1950 – 1975
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.369
A portrait of a woman wearing a coat with a brooch, and glasses. She sits against a plain, dark backdrop.
Mike Disfarmer (American (North American))
Ruby
1943
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Agah, Class of 1989 (BBA)
2014/2.282
Gold-toned metal with inlaid stone (pietra dura) design on face, cut-out iris on reverse,
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Obidome (obi brooch) with iris design in inlaid stone
1925 – 1940
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2005/1.367
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