Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
1395–1405
- Medium
- gold, gilt silver and pearls
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
- Genre
- Jewelry
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Tags
France, Paris
About
During the 1300s, brooches like this were ordinarily worn at the neck to clasp a lady's cloak or dress. They could also be sewn into a garment or hat as an ornament.