Description
Plant motifs have symbolized the power and cycle of life. The surface of this jewelry is covered with palmette plant motifs, which resemble fan-like open palm leaves. This ornamental form was already known in Egypt, from where it traveled through antiquity to Europe. Plant motifs are also known in Christian symbolism, where the message contained in the ornamentation was significant. It is believed that for Christians, palmettes depicted paradise. The inspiration for this jewelry is a buckle found in Tuukkala, Mikkeli, dating from 1150-1250.
Ikä: Vintage
Materiaali: Pronssi
Koristeosan halkaisija: 44mm
