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The creation of garnet cloisonné work demands great skill. The garnet must be split into thin slices, after which the hard and brittle mineral is shaped with a high-speed wheel. Frankish workshops specializing in garnet jewelry were both prolific and accomplished.
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Title: Cloisonné Strap Mount
Date: first half 6th century
Culture: Frankish
Medium: Copper alloy, gilt (frame), gold central medallion with gold
Dimensions: Overall: 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 3/8 in. (6.2 x 6.2 x 1 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Copper
Credit Line: Gift of Alastair Bradley Martin, 1951
Accession Number: 51.125.5
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