Broche en forme de mouche, M.C. 6841

Production date: between 300 and 499 dating in century: 4th-5th century type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, caucasus name(s): brooch materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting location(s) of execution/realization: caucasus (region) location of discovery: caucasus (region) dimensions - artwork: length: 3. 3cm description: called a cicada or fly, the animal figure making up this brooch is highly stylized. The reverse side has a needle. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 20–07–2014 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6841. Date: between 300 and 499.