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Jewelled brooch

Unknown artist, 7th century

Brooch composed of a framework of bronze cells enclosing bosses of shell with garnet eyes, & panels of gold filigree & garnets on gold foil backing with blue glass insertions. All are mounted together on a silver backplate & bound with a gold rim.

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Title of artwork, date

Jewelled brooch, 7th century

Date supported

1972

Medium and material

Bronze, silver, gold, garnet

Dimensions

6 cm

Grant

2000

Total cost

4000

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