Amulet, consisting of bronze wire ring, diam. 3.3cm, made of unusually thick wire, with tightly twisted knots, which is threaded through a bored animal's heel bone. Iron corrosion on ring.
Grave ID
Kingston Down Grave 142Object ID
M6279Catalogue Number
M 6279Material
copper alloy, worked animal bone, organic (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze, animal bone) (Antiquarian Material; brass, animal bone)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
other pendant, slip-knot ring (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; amulet, wire ring) (Antiquarian Keyword; ringle)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
coin-pendant
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