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Although a large amount of inexpensive jewelry was manufactured during the Middle Ages, little has survived, because of the scant value placed upon it. Many examples, including this piece, were lost accidentally and later unearthed in excavations.
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Title: Ring Brooch
Date: first half 14th century
Culture: Western European
Medium: Silver, turquoise, glass paste
Dimensions: Overall Diameter: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1957
Object Number: 57.26.2
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