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Hexagonal brooch

Unknown artist, 1200–1300

This diminutive medieval brooch was discovered near Lincoln in 2011. The hexagonal frame features a triangular cross-section bearing the inscription ‘+IO SVI CI EN LIV DAMI’ – ‘I am here in the place of a friend (I love)'.

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Title of artwork, date

Hexagonal brooch, 1200–1300

Date supported

2014

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

1.6 x 1.8 x 0.1 cm

Gifted by

Wartski

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