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Description: | Treasure case 2010 T527: Brewood area, Staffs.A Roman gold necklace link. The plain wire oval frame, looped at both ends, encloses a central bar and double-pelta motif made from filigree beaded wire. Clear signs of wear are visible on the internal distal end of the fastening loops.This is probably a small link from a composite gold necklace interspersing simple links like this one with gems or gem-set components (c.f. Marshall 1911, 2730 and C.M. Johns 1976, 'A Roman gold and emerald necklace from Canon Street, London', Antiquaries Journal 56, 247). For individual links see e.g. R.P.J. Jackson and T.W. Potter 1996, Excavations at Stonea, Cambridgeshire 1980-85, (London), 338-9, Pl.XXVa. Date: 1st to 3rd century AD.Dimensions: 17.5 x 9.9 mm.Weight: 0.5 g.In age and precious metal content the object qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the 1996 Treasure Act.Ralph JacksonDept. of Prehistory & EuropeBritish Museum9th February 2011
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