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The Domagnanc Treasure (formerly Cesena) (© British Museum)
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© British Museum

The Domagnanc Treasure (formerly Cesena)

Artist: Artist not known

Location: British Museum

Date: early 6th Century

Materials: gold / garnets/ pearls etc,

Grant:

Amount Paid: £298 (Total: £596)

Vendor: Museum of Budapest

Review number: 859 (1933)

Description:
A selection from a hoard found near Ravenna from the time of the Ostrogoths. Includes: 2 Latin crosses, a necklace, hairpin, earring, finger ring, knife sheaths. Gold, garnets and pearls, use of cell work. Formerly known as the Cesena Treasure which has now been disproved.

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