Agate “żupan” knob

Description

Knob is a decorative button for a nobleman’s attire “żupan”. Knobs, decorative buttons for a noble's outfit, were an indispensable and decorative element of men's clothing. Consisting of a żupan, a delie on it, and from the mid-17th century - a kontusz, identified with the national costume, was worn by representatives of all noble classes and part of the middle class. 19th century Irena and Mieczysław Mazaraki Museum in Chrzanów https://muzea.malopolska.pl/pl/lista-obiektow/2690 Inventory number: MCh-S/441