Photo: British Museum
Electrum Torc
Artist: Iron Age
Location: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Date: circa 200-50 BC
Materials: electrum
Dimensions: diameter: 20cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £30,000 (Total: £80,000)
Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Review number: 5604 (2005)
Provenance:
Discovered in South West Norfolk and declared Treasure.
Description:
The torc is made from four twisted wire strands of electrum (a gold and silver alloy) with terminals in the shape of rings. The rings are divided into two parts by a single raised scallop line running in a hollow between each. Torcs were only worn by the highest echelons of Late Iron Age society.
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