The Warminster Jewel

Medieval

Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

801 - 899

Jewel: rock crystal in gold cruciform setting with blue glass cabachon inlay, back pierced with gold rivet affixed to gold disc; gold shaft for ivory or wood pointer

• Medium: gold, rock crystal and blue glass cabachon
• Art Fund Grant: £24184 ( Total: £102,170; Tax Remission)
• ArtFunded in: 1999
• Vendor: David Rylett (through Christie's)

Provenance

Found in field near Cley Hill, Warminster.

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