Disk Brooch, 7th century, Frankish, Gold, copper alloy, garnet and glass, Overall: Diam. 1 15/16 x 3/8 in. (5 x 1 cm), Metalwork


Disk Brooch, 7th century, Frankish, Gold, copper alloy, garnet and glass, Overall: Diam. 1 15/16 x 3/8 in. (5 x 1 cm), Metalwork-Gold, 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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