Silver-gilt? copper-alloy rivet set with a cabochon

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posted on 2021-10-27, 15:33 authored by Helena HamerowHelena Hamerow

Bronze stud nail set with garnet close to the toes. Cabochon garnet in silver gilt collar, headed gilt wire frame. Shaft broken.

History

Sarre Grave 54

Sar54_nail

KAS 411

copper alloy, white metal, gilt, inlay, garnet (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze, silver, gilt) (Antiquarian Material; bronze, garnet)

other fitting (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; stud nail) (Antiquarian Keyword; stud nail)

extant

Maidstone Museum

Kent Archaeological Society

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