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Arm-ring

Frankish, 450–550

Terminal of one-half of a Frankish silver-gilt arm ring. The terminal is cast in the form of a lion or horse's head with the muzzle truncated by a solid rectangular plate set with two square cut garnets.

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Title of artwork, date

Arm-ring, 450–550

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Silver gilt and garnet

Dimensions

5 cm

Grant

3200

Total cost

5000

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