Medieval Jewellery: In Europe 1100-1500

Medieval Jewellery: In Europe 1100-1500
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Jewelry holds a special significance in all culturesÂ The jewelry worn in medieval Europe was important as an indicator of the wearerâ€™s social status and wealth, faith and superstition, allegiances and literacy. This stunning book draws on the major collection at the V&A to focus on the heart of the Medieval period from 1100 to 1500.
Royalty and the nobility wore gold, silver, or precious gems, while humbler ranks wore base metals, copper or pewter, sometimes set with colored glass, in imitation of gems. This richly illustrated book, one of very few on this subject, looks at the jewels themselvesÂ—rings, bracelets, necklaces, amulets, crosses and crucifixesÂ—as well as contemporary portraits and sculpture to place the jewelry in its cultural context.
Country USA
Brand V&A
Manufacturer Victoria & Albert Museum
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2009-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781851775828

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