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Mount

Unknown artist, 7th century

This gold mount is filigree-decorated within a beaded wire border. Pendants set with garnets and wire decoration were popular in the 7th century AD. Comparison with other saxon jewellery indicates that this came from a womanÂ’s necklace pendant, and was probably the centre of a larger pendant. Chelmsford only has a small collection of Saxon artefacts and therefore this beautiful work is a welcome addition and will be used to interpret the so called Dark Ages.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Mount, 7th century

Date supported

2008

Medium and material

Gold & garnet

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.2 cm

Grant

900

Total cost

3000

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