Bow-shaped Brooch

Adrianus Steen, 1784

While this diamond bow now serves as a brooch, its original function was different. The jeweller Adrianus Steen fashioned the bow in 1784 as part of a monstrance for the Catholic Mozes en Aäronkerk in Amsterdam. The bow is set with rose-cut diamonds, only the top sides of which are faceted.

  • Artwork typejewellery, brooch
  • Object numberBK-1971-1
  • Dimensionsheight 4 cm x width 9.6 cm
  • Physical characteristicszilver en diamant