Disk Brooch, 6th century, Frankish, Silver-gilt cells, side strip, and beaded edging; garnets with deep-punched, 'standard' foil

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Disk Brooch, 6th century, Frankish, Silver-gilt cells, side strip, and beaded edging; garnets with deep-punched, 'standard' foil backings; emerald; silver back with posts for spring and pin; no spring/pin extant, Overall: 1 1/16 x 3/8 in. ( x 1 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Garnets, worked in the cloisonné technique, featured prominently in the luxury jewelry of the Franks. Jewelers would solder small compartments arranged in geometric patterns onto the surface of a metal disk

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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