Two gold necklace torcs, two pairs of identical gold brooches, a gold chain to link one pair of brooches and two gold bracelets. The torcs have unusually thick chains. Both pairs of brooches were originally held by chains, but only one survives.
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Title of artwork, date
Winchester Hoard, 1st century BC
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Gold
Grant
90000
Total cost
350000
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