found at Kindrochit Castle, Braemar, Aberdeenshire
000-100-001-484-C
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Brooch
This silver-gilt Highland brooch was found during excavations in the pit prison of Kindrochit Castle at Braemar in Aberdeenshire. It dates from the late 15th century.
The brooch has a scalloped edge and six kidney shaped bezels, each set with a flat plate. It is engraved with foliaceous designs and an inscription in Gothic ribbon letters, which states in blundered French : 'I am in place of a friend'.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-001-484-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.NGA 153 |
| Date: |
Late 15th century
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| Material: |
Silver gilt. Inscription: Ani io cne ab an hi
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| Dimensions: |
88 mm D
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| Subject: |
Jewellery - brooches with old-type pins (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
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| Where: |
Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Braemar, Kindrochit Castle
Scotland, Highlands
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| Description: |
Silver gilt Highland brooch inscribed "ani io cne ab an hi", from Kindrochit Castle, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, late 15th century
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| References: |
- Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982
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