Garnet Cloisonné in the Rhinelands

Interdisciplinary Research on Trade, Workshops, Symbolism and Users Deutsche Version | Team The aim of the research project is to examine the Northern Rhineland as a model region for trade and distribution of imported goods by analysing origin, quality of cutting and garnets framing during the Merovingian period. Garnet inlays of different types, different quality and material appear in the Rhineland since Phase 3 (end of 5th and begin 6th century). They are rare on weaponry and male costumes..