disc;
disc brooch(?)
- Museum number
- 2012,8034.1
- Description
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Circular base silver disc, slightly convex, gilded on the front with a silver dome-headed rivet through the centre. Reserved border decorated with circular punches. Reserved cross in centre, also decorated with circular punches, creating four panels with chip-carved, counter-relief interlace decoration. Circular rivet holes towards the edge of the disc at two opposing arms of the cross. The object may be part of a brooch with a one-piece pin.
- Production date
- 8thC
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 41 millimetres
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Weight: 10.05 grammes
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Thickness: 1.20 millimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2018, 31 Mar-8 Jul, Southport, The Atkinson, Viking: Rediscover the Legend
2017-2018 24 Nov-4 Mar, Nottingham, University of Nottingham Museum, Viking: Rediscover the Legend
2017 19 May–5 Nov, York, Yorkshire Museum, Viking: Rediscover the Legend
2016 11 Mar-25 Sep, Edinburgh, National Museum of Scotland, 'Celts'
2014 6 Mar-22 Jun, London, British Museum, Viking: Life and Legend
- Condition
- Very good
- Acquisition date
- 2012
- Acquisition notes
- Metal detector find.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 2012,8034.1
- Additional IDs
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Treasure/PAS number: 2011T530 (Treasure Number)
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Treasure/PAS number: NARC-E11208 (PAS Database Number)
