Art Saved

The Newark Torc (© Millgate Museum)
Enlarge

© Millgate Museum

The Newark Torc (© Millgate Museum)

The Newark Torc

Artist: Iron Age

Location: Millgate Museum

Date: 200-50 BC

Materials: gold, silver & copper

Dimensions: diameter: 20cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £20,000 (Total: £350,000)

Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Review number: 5776 (2006)

Provenance:
Discovered near Newark in Nottinghamshire by a metal detectorist and declared Treasure in 2005.

Description:
This torc is a rare and beautiful example of highly skilled Iron Age craftsmanship. The main body consists of rolled and twisted gold wire ropes fixed to ring-shaped terminals. These are decorated with an elaborate raised floral and point-work design. The torc is an alloy of gold, silver and copper, creating a radiant colour. It was probably made in Norfolk, where similar types have been discovered, and brought to the Newark area. Torcs were worn as ornaments symbolic of high status.

Art means more than words can say... But to help others explore Art Saved, add your own ArtWord.

The ArtCloud


To add ArtWords please login or register.

There are no comments on this artwork

To add comments please login or register.

The Art Fund may edit your comments and not all comments will be published. The Art Fund cannot be help responsible for views expressed by visitors of this website.

Join Now. Enjoy free or half price entry to museums, galleries and exhibitions across the UK and our free magazine. Click here to Join.   Send an E-Card. Click here.
ArtForum - Have your say on our policy and campaigns