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Two Gold Armillae

Unknown artist, c. 500 BC

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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