Prehistoric — Middle Bronze Age
Earring
One of a pair of gold earrings (the other is accession number A17242). Pennanular shape, of solid wire tapering towards open ends. Incised decoration of herringbone pattern on sides, and vertical and horizontal lines at bottom, giving a bead-like effect. The decorative style is known from a number of gold objects from France and Southern Britain. Found in London.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- A17243
- Object name:
- earring
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Middle Bronze Age
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- Ext DM 20 x 19 mm, Int DM 16 x 15 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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