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Gold disc pendant decorated with filigree and garnet inlay, Anglo-Saxon, early 7th century. From Acklam Wold, near Acklam, North Yorkshire. This is one of the largest and finest of many surviving Anglo-Saxon disc pendants. Disc pendants have been found across Anglo-Saxon England and reflect the increasing uniformity of fashion across the developing Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. They were often decorated with cross motifs, suggesting a growing awareness of Christianity among the general population in the seventh century. The pendant demonstrates a range of jewellery techniques. In the centre a shell boss in a dog-tooth bezel is set with a central garnet. Garnets with shell collars are typical of high-status belt-buckles and disc-brooches from the period. Four V-shaped 'cross' arms linking the central bezel to the rim were fashioned in pseudo-plaited wire. Four garnet cabochons are set between the arms. The V-shaped and semi-circular wires are formed of triple strands of beaded filigree wire. Although relatively simple to execute, the wire decoration creates a rich and glittering surface.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201068

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 1353px × 1600px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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