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

Images (Click to view full size):