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Needwood Forest Gold Torc 100 - 75 BC

Gold | 180.0 cm; 427.0 g (Weight) (whole object) | RCIN 69741

British Museum [London]

Needwood Forest Gold Torc

Great Britain

Needwood Forest Gold Torc 100 - 75 BC

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Description

Gold alloy neck torc, sixteen pairs of wires twisted in pairs, the resultant eight components again twisted to four strands, in turn twisted. The strands are held in chased and engraved cushion terminals.

Provenance

Found in Needwood Forest in Staffordshire (part of Duchy of Lancaster land) in 1848 having been buried c 75 BC
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Great Britain
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gold

gold alloy

cast, chased, engraved (incised)

Measurements

180.0 cm; 427.0 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Gems and Jewellery
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
jewellery
necklaces

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