112. Decorative button for mente
Origin date: 19th century
Origin place: Hungary
Material: silver, gemstone, perl, enamel
Technique: gilded, punched decoration, enamelled
Inventory No.: 55.38.1.
Magnificent spherical mente button, divided by wire into two hemispheres. The lower section is decorated with dark brown cloisonné enamel ornaments and granulated decoration, consisting of tiny metal globules. The upper section is adorned with amethysts and turquoises. At the centre of the wreath is a larger pearl set in a claw setting.