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Fragment: CM.1828-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Carolingian (Ascribed culture)

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Description

A cut fragment from a copper-alloy trefoil brooch. One third of the original including the remains of the brooch attachment. Decoration is a curling leaf design. Fragment appears to have been subjected to heat.

Notes

History note: Bought as a part of a group for £40

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey

Dating

Early Medieval
800 - 999

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 8.18 g
Whole Object Height 6 mm Length 32 mm Width 23 mm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1828-2008
Primary reference Number: 183815
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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