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Description: | A gold and garnet chain link, probably from a necklace. The link is circular in plan and has a domed front and slightly domed reverse. There are two integral loops located opposing each other on the perimeter. The surface of the link is highly decorative. The perimeter is formed by a band of moulded foliage surrounding a large, domed oval setting in the centre. The oval setting is decorated with sixteen small pearls though one or two further pearls may be missing. The oval setting has a pointed oval opening in the centre containing a translucent turquoise stone, held in place by four tabs. The oval setting is decorated with repeated dots. The reverse of the perimeter is flat and the centre is slightly domed with a small 'nipple' in the centre. The closest parallel to this link is a roundel from the Fishpool hoard, deposited in 1464. The Fishpool roundel was worn on the front of the dress, where as this object appears to be part of a necklace.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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