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Carolingian (Ascribed culture)
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.
History note: Bought as a part of a group for £40
Method of acquisition: Bought (2008-11-24) by Taylor, Geoffrey
Early Medieval
800
-
999
Object
composed of
copper alloy
Weight 8.18 g
Whole Object
Height 6 mm
Length 32 mm
Width 23 mm
Accession number: CM.1828-2008
Primary reference Number: 183815
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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