© Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Fincham sword pyramid
Artist: Anglo-Saxon
Location: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
Date: 7th Century
Materials: gold with garnet inlays
Dimensions: 1.3 x 1 x 0.95cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £1,700 (Total: £2,200)
Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Review number: 5959 (2007)
Provenance:
Discovered by a metal detectorist in West Norfolk.
Description:
'Sword pyramids' are sixth- and seventh-century decorative fittings associated with Anglo-Saxon sword scabbards and were used to help keep the weapon sheathed. They remain very rare finds, especially when made of gold and this one is especially unusual due to its understated simplicity. This is the first sword pyramid to be acquired by Norwich and adds to its fine collection of Anglo-Saxon metalwork.
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