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Description: | Copper alloy and glass annular brooch. Cast hexagonal ring with six rhomboid projections which end in circular settings. The appearance in profile resembles that of a widely spread crown. Five of the settings retain a white fixative. The sixth retains a rounded pale blue translucent bead in the collet, and it appears likely that similar stones have elsewhere been lost; the white backing would reflect light back through the beads. The band is notched between settings for a pin (now lost). Vertical file marks appear faintly on the outer surface of the brooch.The form may imply or suggest a linear design of a star or continuous knot of six points, the Star of Solomon (or latterly of David). This might conceivably have a bearing on the religion of the owner, but in medieval times this symbol was regarded as a generally fortunate one without strong sectarian import. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1300.Diameter: 22mm, Height: 5.7mm, Thickness (band at settings): 3.6mm, Weight: 3.49gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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