Description
Women used brooches like this to fasten their veils beneath the chin. Its rare form--a hexagram--suggests that it also functioned as a talisman or amulet to attract good luck and to ward off evil.
Provenance
Offered by Wolfgang Wilhelm, Frankfurt (on consignment from owner):; " Daniel Kieber, Vaduz (1989-Present); " Mr. M. Hoellersberger, Munich (1970-1989, by inheritance); " Dr. Herbert Hoellersberger, Vienna (1961-1970)
Accession Number
2009.344
Medium
gold with repoussé and filigree decoration; copper backplate
Dimensions
Diameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Classification
Metalwork
Credit Line
Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund