Card 1:Only 18inches wide. One diamond shaped bronze ornament, 1 1/2 X 1 1/4 inches, ivory bosses at 4 angles, each pierced in centre with dot of lapis lazuli, 4 bronze attachments loops behind. Substantially made and in perfect condition. 2 lapis lazuli now missing.Card 2: Lozenge-shaped bronze mount, 4 x 2.8 cm. At the angles are cast cells containing cabochon settings of white paste (or probably shell, but this is not v. likely) each with a small disc of blue glass or lapis lazuli at the top (two now missing). The cells are linked by short, semi-circular sectioned bars, with plain double mouldings at either end. At the back, behind the cells are pierced loops to allow attachment to the belt or dress.
History
Grave ID
Sarre Grave 126
Object ID
KAS379
Catalogue Number
KAS 379
Material
copper-alloy, white material, glass, stone (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze, ivory, lapis lazuli, white paste, shell, glass) (Antiquarian Material; bronze, ivory, lapis lazuli)