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crystal ball
Object Type
crystal ball
Museum number
1995,0102.672
Description
Rock crystal ball in a silver sling. Sling with four ribbed bands and tubular fitting at top, pierced for silver wire slip-knot ring. Punched decoration on underside of metal mounts.
Cultures/periods
Anglo-Saxon
Production date
5thC(late)-7thC(early)
Excavator/field collector
Excavated by:
Canterbury Archaeological Trust
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Buckland (Dover)
, Grave 391b Cemetery
Materials
rock crystal
silver
Technique
pierced
punched
Dimensions
Diameter:
25 millimetres
(incl sling)
Weight:
28.90 grammes
Location
On display
(G41/dc6/sC)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Orbit Housing Association
Acquisition date
1995
Department
Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number
1995,0102.672
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
SF.850