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The Harford Farm assemblage

Unknown artist, 7th century

The brooch is made from a face of gold sheet with gold filigree, garnets in cloisons, and garnets and glass set en cabochon in bosses. The brooch bears an inscription: 'Luda repaired this brooch'. The whole hoard includes about 33 items including 3 gold pendants, 2 silver coins, silver wire loops, a silver toilet set; an iron belt buckle incorporating an inlaid garnet on the tongue and a silver sheet zoomorphic terminal with glass eyes.

More information

Title of artwork, date

The Harford Farm assemblage, 7th century

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Brooch: gold & silver with garnets & glass

Dimensions

Brooch diameter: 7.2 cm

Grant

41646

Total cost

91646

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