Accession No
1980.382
Description
Plano-convex, gilt copper alloy pendant. At the top is a crescent shape panel with punchmarks along both edges; below this is a relief design of human mask with long flaring beard; either side of the mask are possible zoomorphic designs. Integral cylindrical loop for suspension at top. Most of gilding worn away.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Waterbeach; Clayhithe
Period
Anglo Saxon
Source
Scarr (Mr) [collector]; Few (Mr) [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1980.382
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze; Gold
Local Term
Measurements
42mm x 6mm x 42mm
Events
Context (Display)
Handwritten display label reads: 'Pendant / Found at Clayhithe / by Mr. Scarr & Mr. Few.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card reads: "A Saxon shield boss was dredged from the river at this spot in 1932. 1932.218"
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Context (Field collection)
Found: Just on field side of tow path. TL 496 641
Collected by: Mr Scarr and Mr Few
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gilt bronze pendant. Decorated in the manner of the foot of a florid, square head brooch, with a long haired mask above a triangular 'beard'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Plano-convex, gilt copper alloy pendant. At the top is a crescent shape panel with punchmarks along both edges; below this is a relief design of human mask with long flaring beard; either side of the mask are possible zoomorphic designs. Integral cylindrical loop for suspension at top. Most of gilding worn away.
Event Date 20/5/2021
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:19563
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