Accession No

D 1984.24


Description

Ovoid torque or bracelet of copper alloy. Circular cross section, swollen at midpoint and tapering towards ends; one end curved back on itself.


Place

?Europe


Period

Bronze Age


Source

Fitzwilliam Museum [depositor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

D 1984.24; GR.33.1981 [Fitzwilliam Museum no.]; 35237 [Wellcome No.]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

60mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular paper label with squared corners reads: ‘35237'.
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


Context (Other)
Wellcome no. A 35237. Lot 310.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Bronze torque
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Acquisition Details)
On long-term loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum, see 1983-84 Annual Report.
Event Date 1/6/2011
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (Physical description)
Ovoid torque or bracelet of copper alloy. Circular cross section, swollen at midpoint and tapering towards ends; one end curved back on itself.
Event Date 22/3/2024
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


FM:41031

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