Kite-shaped silver gilt or electrum and glass pendant, length 2cm. Piece of pinkish red glass, iridescent and dull looking, flat and set in reeded silver or electrum frame. No backplate, glass visible on both sides. Reeded loop, rolled from strip of same metal as frame, and soldered to top. Very slight traces of wear on loop.
History
Grave ID
Kingston Down Grave 142
Object ID
M6272
Catalogue Number
M 6272
Material
white metal, gilt, glass (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; silver, gilt, electrum, glass) (Antiquarian Material; silver, stone, glass)
Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
inlaid pendant (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; pendant) (Antiquarian Keyword; neck ornament)