The Harford Farm assemblage
Unknown artist, 7th century

The brooch is made from a face of gold sheet with gold filigree, garnets in cloisons, and garnets and glass set en cabochon in bosses. The brooch bears an inscription: 'Luda repaired this brooch'. The whole hoard includes about 33 items including 3 gold pendants, 2 silver coins, silver wire loops, a silver toilet set; an iron belt buckle incorporating an inlaid garnet on the tongue and a silver sheet zoomorphic terminal with glass eyes.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Harford Farm assemblage, 7th century
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Brooch: gold & silver with garnets & glass
Dimensions
Brooch diameter: 7.2 cm
Grant
41646
Total cost
91646

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