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The Binham Bracteates
Unknown artist, late 5th–early 6th century
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
A pair of rare Scandinavian pendant ornaments inspired by the designs of late Roman coins. They join two bracteates already in the Norwich Castle collection, together comprising the first hoard of its type.
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Title of artwork, date
The Binham Bracteates, late 5th–early 6th century
Date supported
2013
Medium and material
Gold
Dimensions
Bracteate III, diameter 44mm, weight 8.5g; Bracteate IV, diameter 49.6mm, 8.23g
Grant
3000
Total cost
8800
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