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Medieval Silver Brooch (c.1300) from Kirkcaldy – Crown copyright (Image credit Crown copyright)

Medieval Silver Brooch (c.1300) from Kirkcaldy – Crown copyright (Image credit Crown copyright)

Silver brooch in the shape of a heart, an unusually early use of the heart in romantic jewellery; the shape indicates that it was given as a romantic gift, perhaps from a husband to a wife. It has the inscription IHESUS NAZARENUS (Jesus of Nazareth) which was believed would protect the wearer from worldly harm

Medieval Silver Brooch (c.1300) from Kirkcaldy – Crown copyright (Image credit Crown copyright)


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