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Brooch (front), believed to have been used as charm
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This is the front of an octagonal silver brooch dating from the 15th century. The brooch is believed to have been used as a charm.
The front has four blank sides alternating with four nielloed sides with an inscription that translates as 'Jesus of Nazareth'.
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- Online ID: 000-180-002-281-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland H.NGA 424
- Date: 15th century
- Material: Silver
Brooch - Dimensions: 50 mm x 43 mm
- What: Brooch
- Subject: Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
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- Description: Octagonal silver brooch with niello decoration on both sides and an old type circular section pin
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