Accession No
1923.267.1
Description
Fine chain of copper alloy. Square 'wheat' chain in form, with disconnected, broken, or twisted links at its ends. Brown patina.
Place
Europe; ?Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes
Period
?Bronze Age ?Iron Age
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.267.1
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
134mm
Events
Context (Field collection)
Possibly from a Swiss or Italian Lake Dwelling.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.267[.1-6] : 'A card on which are four bronze chains and other objects.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Labels & Markings)
Metal label attached reading: 'R.C. 23.267'.
Event Date
Author: Sophie Wardle
Description (Physical description)
Accession Regist er for 1923.267[.1-6] : 'Card with 4 bronze chains, etc.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Found: 1 chain of length 13.4 cm.
Event Date 25/10/2000
Author: Sophie Wardle
Description (Physical description)
Fine chain of copper alloy. Square 'wheat' chain in form, with disconnected, broken, or twisted links at its ends. Brown patina.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle
Context (Amendments / updates)
Chain no longer attached to the 'card' mentioned in the Accession Register. The card is currently missing.
Event Date 20/3/2024
Author: Sophie Wardle
FM:49632
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