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Items from the Bowerchalke Hoard

Unknown artist, late 4th century

Group of 10 objects comprising of 1 gold ring (plain hoop which expands at the shoulders to a double-scalloped 'V' shape; oval bezel decorated with two clasped hands and a double beaded border), 1 gold coin (a solidus dating from the reign of Valentinian II), and 8 silver coins. These are the most recently located material from the Bowerchalke Hoard; the Art Fund previously supported earlier finds in 2002 (see review number 5131).

More information

Title of artwork, date

Items from the Bowerchalke Hoard, late 4th century

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Gold; silver

Dimensions

Various

Grant

1150

Total cost

4600

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