© Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
The Warminster Jewel
Artist: Medieval
Location: Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum
Date: 801 - 899
Materials: gold, rock crystal and blue glass cabachon
Grant:
Amount Paid: £24,184 (Total: £102,170; tax remission)
Vendor: David Rylett (through Christie's)
Review number: 4740 (1999)
Provenance:
Found in field near Cley Hill, Warminster.
Description:
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
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