Brooch

Description

Flat ring silver brooch with inscription on the face beginning "IHESVISNA" then degenerating, from Crookston North Mains, Midlothian

Museum reference

H.NGA 242

Object name

Brooch

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

14th century

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver. Excellent condition.

Associations

Crookston North Mains, Midlothian, 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

On display

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