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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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