Medieval Bronze Clothing Clasps caryatid the ewer rests on a

the ewer rests on a short straight unglazed foot with a slightly tapering cylindrical body adorned with vertical flutes

highlights the skilled craftsmanship of Moche artisans

which were integral to daily life and ceremonial practices

such skirts were an essential garment for married women and a key marker of status

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Medieval Bronze Clothing Clasps caryatid the ewer rests on aMedieval Period, c. 8801240 AD, Kievan Rus, Eastern Europe A remarkable group of four different bronze clothing clasps, each finely crafted and rich in historical character. These elegant fittings display the refined aesthetic typical of Kievan Rus metalwork, their once crisp details now gently softened by age. Originally likely enhanced with silvering or gilding, the surfaces have acquired a deep green archaeological patina, imbuing them with a