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Gold torc

Unknown artist, 100 BC

Early Iron Age torc or necklet made of two metal rods twisted together. Found in a field at Bawsey, near King's Lynn. Weight: 33 ounces, gold 45 %. Diameter 8 inches.

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Title of artwork, date

Gold torc, 100 BC

Date supported

1942

Medium and material

Gold

Grant

150

Total cost

150

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