Annular heart brooch, with lapis and garnet

Description

Secular pewter badge: Ring brooch with lapis and garnet

Time period:14th Century
Origin: Netherlands
Materials: Pewter
Product Dimensions:  3.2cm width x 5.0cm height

Further details:

During the 14th century the heart was the pre eminent symbol of love. Among the nobility heart shaped brooches of precious metals set with jewels were very popular, while for those of more humble status pewter versions, such as this, would have been equally popular..