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Sword mount & ring

Unknown artist, late 6th century

1) A hollow cast mount in a pyramidal form with eight triangles on each face with niello-inlaid recesses inbetween. Five of the triangles are gilded and the mount is set with a square-cut malachite at the apex (illustrated). 2) The ring has a punched decoration with triangular designs around the edges and thunder signs around the median.

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Title of artwork, date

Sword mount & ring, late 6th century

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

1) silver & malachite; 2) silver

Dimensions

1) 16 x 16mm; 2) diameter: 17mm

Grant

1800

Total cost

2000

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