Accession No
Z 22289
Description
Copper alloy earring formed of two interlocking rings. One split ring with circular cross-section and ends almost meeting; one annular ring with pointed-oval cross-section. Edges worn.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cambridge
Period
Iron Age
Source
Freeman, Samuel J. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 22289
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
27mm x 10mm x 42mm Weight 0.009kg
Events
Context (Display)
Label adhered to perspex mount found with object: 'Ear-ring, Cambridge'
On reverse: '1901 / Mr S.J. Freeman'
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson
Description (Physical description)
Two interlocking rings, one flat in section.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy earring formed of two interlocking rings. One split ring with circular cross-section and ends almost meeting; one annular ring with pointed-oval cross-section. Edges worn.
Event Date 1/7/2022
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:8865
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