Mount for Purse or Escarcelle

Diego de Çaias

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black metal purse or escarcelle mount with a rounded bottom and a small tab at the top. The mount features a curved, open design with two small knobs on either side near the top. The surface is adorned with gold inlays depicting various scenes and motifs, including animals, plants, buildings, and people engaged in activities such as hunting and fighting. The gold inlays are scattered across the black metal surface, giving the piece a decorative and ornate appearance.