Additional information
| Weight | .5 oz |
|---|---|
| Pennsic debut | 2003 |
Crowned “M” Brooch
$5.00
The Crowned M is an equivocal brooch – the letter M may refer to the Blessed Virgin, or it may stand for Minne – courtly love. The crown, of course, is appropriate for either. The brooch we copied, dated 1375-1425, hast the inscription AMOVRS, although it is held in the collection of the Catharijneconvent in Utrecht.
Because of the multi-valency and the importance of both possible meanings, there are a great many extant examples of medieval M brooches, in both precious and base metals. There are also an array of obscene M-shaped brooches which parody the “nice” ones. We offer two: Mr. M and the KingDing.
Product details: van Beuningen, H. J. E., A. M. Koldeweij, and D. Kicken. Heilig en Profaan 2. Cothen: Stichting Middeleeuwse Religieuze en Profane Insignes, 2001. No. 1972.
Dimensions (H x W):
1 1/8 x 13/16 inches
27 x 21 mm
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