RecordHandpin of silver and enamel< 1 of 1 > Back found at Gaulcross, Banffshire
Handpin of silver and enamelThis silver handpin with enamel decoration was found in a hoard of Pictish jewellery buried at Gaulcross in Banffshire. It was buried between 500 and 700. The pinhead has a semicircular palm, decorated with three hair-spring spirals. Three fingers project forward above the palm of the pinhead. An engraved herringbone decoration and line of beading runs around the edge of the pinhead. Handpins were used as dress fasteners, although some examples, as this pin, were clearly high class and expensive jewellery. Handpins of this type are found in both Scotland and Ireland. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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