Two bronze needles found inside decorated cylindrical box. A. length 4.1cm. Very fine for an Anglo-Saxon needle and exactly like a modern sewing needle; round shaft, flattened head with long groove and round eye. B. Shaft of similar needle, length 4.2cm, but eye broken off.
Grave ID
Kingston Down Grave 222Object ID
M6336bCatalogue Number
M 6336Material
copper alloy (Sonia Hawkes Material Notes; bronze) (Antiquarian Material; brass, gilt)Complete Keyword List (Including Alternatives)
needles (Sonia Hawkes Keyword; needles) (Antiquarian Keyword; needles)Status
extantLocation
National Museums LiverpoolCollection
Mayer CollectionOriginal Collection
FaussettCategory ID
textile
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