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Sedgeford torc terminal

Unknown artist, c. 200–50BC

British Museum, London
© Copyright The Trustees of the British Museum

This terminal is the missing part of the Sedgeford Torc which was found in 1965 and acquired by the British Museum. This terminal appears to have been held fast in the ground while the rest of the object was caught by the plough or harrow. The terminal has moulded raised La Tene (early Celtic) decoration of trumpet voids and circles, highlighted with pellets and cold hammering.

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Title of artwork, date

Sedgeford torc terminal, c. 200–50BC

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Gold & silver

Dimensions

5.5 x 5 x 2.4 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

32500

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