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Three Gold Torcs

Unknown artist, late 2nd century BC–1st century AD

Three unfinished Iron Age gold torqs (neck rings), together with a length of narrow gold wire. The maker was probably responsible for their concealment 2,000 years ago. Their condition is good, but they were damaged in antiquity.

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Title of artwork, date

Three Gold Torcs, late 2nd century BC–1st century AD

Date supported

1997

Medium and material

Gold (torqued wire)

Dimensions

7 x 5 mm to 240 x 5 mm

Grant

2000

Total cost

8000

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