Brooch

Description

Flat, circular brooch of silver inscribed "+IHESVS NAZARENVS REX NAZAE+", with a design of alternate hatched and plain triangles on the pin repeated on the other side of the brooch ring

Museum reference

H.NGA 22

Object name

Brooch

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

14th century

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver. Excellent condition.

Associations

Jesus Christ

References

Glenn, Virginia, Romanesque & Gothic: Decorative Metalwork and Ivory Carvings in the Museum of Scotland, NMSE Publishing, Edinburgh, 2003

Caldwell, D.H. (ed). Angels Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982

On display

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