Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
The Treasure of Saint Denis

Brooch of Dagobert


Images

Adapted from Félibien, Plate II, Item R


Texts


Description

Gold eagle enriched with a very beautiful sapphire and other jewels. It is thought that this eagle once served as the fastener of the royal cape of King Dagobert.

Félibien, pages 539. Translated by Jane Vadnal.


Subsequent History

Sold on July 12, 1798.


Bibliography

Conway, p. 127, Click here for text.

Félibien, pages 539.

Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no. 31, III, p. 9,45-6,66.

Louvre, no. 3, p. 61.

Gaborit-Chopin (1989), pp. 263-5.


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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998