Caption

Buttons for a zupan with clasps. Nearly spherical, polygonal buttons with engraved four-leaf rosettes inside. Each features a table-cut ruby in the chest; in the surrounding fields, a stylized acanthus leaf, enameled in black. On the opposite side, oval lugs are soldered on, some with secondary clasps – brass drums. The dating element is the enameled decoration; the form and this type of engraved decoration were repeated for a long time. Baroque style; rosette, acanthus, geometric ornament. 17th–18th century, Poland, clothing accessories, weight 15.95 g., A circular arrangement of small spherical charms with textured faceted surfaces in a metallic gold color, each attached to short cylindrical bars and rings in a darker bronze tone, set against a smooth neutral gray background; a few of the gold spheres show tiny accents of deep red or purple on one side.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A09_129

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33.7Mb (2.3Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3434 x 3434 (300dpi)

Keywords

Buttons zupan clasps Nearly spherical polygonal buttons engraved four-leaf rosettes inside features table-cut ruby chest surrounding fields stylized acanthus leaf enameled black opposite side oval lugs soldered on secondary – brass drums dating element enameled decoration form type engraved decoration repeated long time Baroque style rosette acanthus geometric ornament 17th–18th century Poland clothing accessories weight 15.95 g circular arrangement small spherical charms textured faceted surfaces metallic gold color attached short cylindrical bars rings darker bronze tone set smooth neutral gray background gold spheres tiny accents deep red purple side.