- TITLE
- Bronze Brooch
- EXTERNAL ID
- QZP40_2471_VOLXII_P593A
- DATE OF IMAGE
- 1876
- PERIOD
- 1870s
- SOURCE
- Highland Libraries
- ASSET ID
- 31671
- KEYWORDS
- brooches
jewellery
metals
decorations
pins
fastenings

This brooch was found near Kildonnan on Eigg. It is of a penannular shape which means 'almost a circle'. Brooches of this kind were worn by men to fasten their cloaks at the shoulder. This brooch is 6cm (2½ inches) in diameter.
This illustration was taken from 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Vol XII, Part I' (1876-77)