Brooch

Description

Circular silver brooch ornamented with nondescript animals within circles and imitation of black-letter inscription, from Ben a Vair, Ballachulish, Nether Lochaber, late 16th century

Museum reference

H.NGA 46

Object name

Brooch

Date

Late 16th century

Materials

Silver

Associations

Ben a, Ballachulish, Nether Lochaber, Inverness-shire, Scotland, Northern Europe

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