Frankish / Merovingian Cloisonné Rosette Brooch Start Price GBP 749.00 Current Price GBP 749.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Paris See more about 'Frankish / Merovingian Cloisonné Rosette Brooch' Description A Frankish cloisonné disc brooch with garnets, so-called "rosette" brooch.Made of silver with four clover-shaped garnet petals, the "waffer" gold foil visible beneath, the central stone replaced.Typical of the 6 c. A.D., such silver brooches were usually worn by women in pairs. The cloisonné style, an ornementation technique covering the surface of items with garnets or glass inlays separated only by small "cloisons"was an heritage of the Hunnic / Steppe cultures which invaded Europe in the IV-V.c. It was soon mastered by Frankish artists. Most garnets used to decorate early cloisonné pieces originate from Sri Lanka - an early example of international trade.The disruption of the silk trade road by troubles in the Persian region resulted in the decline of this technique, fewer stones being available. Material : Silver with garnets, two garnets crackedOrigin : Germany or FranceProvenance : Bonhams London auction salePeriod : VI c.A.D.Dimensions : Diam. : 16 mm Sold with invoice and certificate of guarantee Shipping worldwide but free postage to the UK only - insurance not offered Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!