Asked by Matthew Drost on Apr 24, 2024

What was the most typical object of prestige adornment in the medieval period?

A) Belt buckle
B) Fibula
C) Purse cover
D) Cloisonné

Prestige Adornment

Objects or accessories worn that signify wealth, status, or authority, often made from precious materials and detailed craftsmanship.

Cloisonné

A decorative metalwork technique employing cloisons; also, decorative brickwork in later Byzantine architecture.

  • Elucidate the role and symbolic meanings of artifacts found in Christian interments during the medieval period.