Description
Material: Gold with polished garnets
Period: Medieval
Date: 14th-16th centuries
Origin: Europe
Condition: Fine+. with sandy encrustations from original find spot.
Description: An exquisite little triangular bifacial framework of gold with three cells containing polished garnets; there are additional smaller cells to the edges and a suspension loop to top. wearable.
Size and Weight: 14.3mm. 1.45g
Features and Provenance: Former private collection.
The possession of gold and precious jewels was a status symbol during the medieval period. Only the higher ranked in society. such as royalty could afford it or indeed feel safe enough to wear it. The lower ranks had to suffice with pewter or copper. Pieces of gold and silver were given additional colour by adding gems. these were polished rather than cut at this time. Devotional pieces. as well as those seen to have magical or protective value. were particularly prized.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of the artefact and there are grades between
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of pattern etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of pattern etc present. but may be worn
Fine (F). Wear on the artefact and parts of item and pattern etc may be missing or not visible
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