Bow Brooch, 500?550, Frankish, Silver-gilt, niello, garnets, Overall: 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 9.5 x 1 cm), Metalwork-Silver, The bow brooch was a component of many Germanic women?s dress. In Frankish territory brooches were generally worn in