arm-ring(band, penannular);
hacksilver
- Museum number
- 1841,0711.290
- Title
- Hoard: The Cuerdale Hoard
- Description
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Fragment of a silver penannular band arm-ring, comprising a broken and flattened terminal tapering towards the rectangular end. It is decorated with a row of stamps made with a bar with a plain centre and serrated edges, giving a toothed effect. Four nicks are visible.
- Production date
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9thC-10thC(early)
-
905 (deposited circa)
- Dimensions
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Thickness: 2.50 - 4 millimetres
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Width: 7 - 10 millimetres
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Length: 44 millimetres
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Weight: 10.79 grammes (drilled)
- Curator's comments
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XRF analysis undertaken at the British Museum by Janet Lang revealed the following metal content:
Silver: 97%
Copper: 1.1%
Tin: 1.0%
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For comment from Graham-Campbell 1980 see 1841,0711.1.
- Location
- On display (G41/dc23)
- Acquisition date
- 1841
- Acquisition notes
- Presented through the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1841,0711.290
