Nina Willburger on Nostr: An early medival disc brooch decorated with animal interlace and masks forming a ...

An early medival disc brooch decorated with animal interlace and masks forming a cross. From a woman's grave in Krautheim-Klepsau, late 6th century. During this period, the cross was often included in ornamental design. However, it can't always be clearly interpreted as a Christian symbol. The brooch is made of gold-plated silver with garnet inlays, the eyes are inlaid with green glass and the nose with blue glass.

On display at "THE hidden LÄND ", on loan from Badisches Landesmuseum

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