Brooch

Description

Small circular brooch of silver, inscribed IHESVS NAZAR, found in Athelstaneford Churchyard

Museum reference

H.NGA 23

Object name

Brooch

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

14th century

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Fair condition.

Associations

Jesus Christ
Athelstaneford (Churchyard), East Lothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

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