Bird-Shaped Brooch, 500–600, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver-gilt, garnets, foil backings for garnets; iron spring


Bird-Shaped Brooch, 500–600, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver-gilt, garnets, foil backings for garnets; iron spring, Overall: 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Silver, The dress of Frankish women generally consisted of a tunic, cinched by a belt from which hung an array of pendants. A wrap or cloak went over the tunic. Shoes and hosiery, fastened with buckles, covered the legs


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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