Ring Brooch

Unknown

1250–1300 · Gold, sapphire, garnet · Medieval Art

Brooches such as this were among the objects most frequently produced by goldsmiths. Simple and repetitive in design, the quality of these forms of adornment could vary widely. This is an example of a more finely wrought gold brooch. In addition to its comparatively lively, vegetal design, it is also embellished with semiprecious stones rather than glass paste.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1250–1300

Medium

Gold, sapphire, garnet

Culture

British or French

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Gift of Tobias Meyer and Mark Fletcher, 2013