Anthropomorphic pendant

Anglo-Saxon

Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery

circa 560-600

The pendant appears to be of a religious iconographic nature and could be interpreted as a Talismanic piece, probably meant to represent an Anglo-Saxon deity. Worn on a chain around the neck, they presumably leant some form of protection to the wearer.

• Medium: copper alloy & iron gilt in gold & silver, inlaid with garnet
• Dimensions: 3 x 2.5cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5000 ( Total: £5,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2003
• Vendor: David Green

Provenance

Found with a metal detector near Doncaster.

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