
Two gold armillae in spiral 'spring' form. Known as the Malspa Torcs, discovered at New Egerton Hall while digging foundations of a barn in 1829.
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Title of artwork, date
Two Gold Armillae, c. 500 BC
Date supported
1959
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
750
Total cost
1925
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