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Inlaid gold pendant

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posted on 2021-10-27, 07:20 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow
Gold and garnet pendant, length with loop 2 cm. Flattish cabochon garnet set in sheet gold collar, beaded wire around edge, soldered on. Corrugated loop, flat inside, soldered on at front just below wire frame, and projecting down back in V-cut end. Across front garnet covered by a diagonal 'sash' of sheet gold strip, vertical stroke alternating. Ends of sash tucked under collar at sides. 'Sash' may conceal break in garnet. Little trace of wear.

History

Grave ID

Barfrestone Grave 34

Object ID

M6593

Catalogue Number

M 6593

Material

gold, garnet, inlay (Sonia Hakes Material Notes; gold, garnet) (Antiquarian Material; gold, garnet)

Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)

inlaid pendant (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; pendant) (Antiquarian Keyword; neck ornament, pendant)

Status

extant

Location

National Museums Liverpool

Collection

Mayer Collection

Original Collection

Faussett

Category ID

coin-pendant

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