Frankish Pin, copper alloy, Europe
Summary
Pins were used to secure a veil or to hold a hairstyle in place. Most were made simply of copper alloy, sometimes tinned to look like silver, but some were elaborate objects, showcasing an array of metalsmithing techniques.
Made in Northern France
Tags
Date
0600 - 0699
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)