Double Ring Brooch
1200-1300 (made)
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This unique jewel is likely to have been made for a wealthy lady or perhaps, in view of its size, a child. It was used to fasten a garment at the neck.
The goldsmith has included two tiny heads ( perhaps lions or dogs,visible above and below the ring brooches), looking down and biting on the straps. These straps are set with imitation emeralds, which were believed to be effective against poison.
The goldsmith has included two tiny heads ( perhaps lions or dogs,visible above and below the ring brooches), looking down and biting on the straps. These straps are set with imitation emeralds, which were believed to be effective against poison.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold, cast; sapphire |
| Brief description | Double ring brooch set with a sapphire and green pastes. England, 1200-1300. |
| Physical description | Double ring-brooch: a brooch with a ring at each end, and set with a tear-shaped sapphire and green pastes (in imitation of emeralds). |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support and assistance from the Murray Bequest |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This unique jewel is likely to have been made for a wealthy lady or perhaps, in view of its size, a child. It was used to fasten a garment at the neck. The goldsmith has included two tiny heads ( perhaps lions or dogs,visible above and below the ring brooches), looking down and biting on the straps. These straps are set with imitation emeralds, which were believed to be effective against poison. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.26-1993 |
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| Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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