Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom

Daniel Mignot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts intricate geometric patterns intertwining with elaborate lines forming an abstract composition at the center. Surrounding the central pattern, two dragon-like creatures with elongated tails and detailed wings hover at the top corners. Below, two smaller dragon-like figures stand on hind legs with floral elements sprouting from their backs. On either side of the central design, two symmetrical elements resemble dragonflies.