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Anglo Saxon Gold Electrum Piriform Shaped Pendant

£495.00 Approx $625, €578.95

Code: 10648



This is an ancient Saxon period electrum gold pendant, dating to the 6th - 7th century A.D. It is of piriform shape, hollow and decorated with fine filigree work. The pendant retains a large corrugated suspension ring, enabling the piece to be worn on a chain. Such pendants were worn on a graduated collar/necklace, by elite females as badges of wealth and status. This example has survived in good condition, with minor losses to the filigree. It is light and well-wrought from a pale gold electrum.  

OBJECT: Pendant

CULTURE: Germanic Migration / Saxon

DATEc. 6th - 7th century A.D.

MATERIAL: Gold Electrum

SIZE: 20mm x 9mm x 6mm

WEIGHT: 0.4 grams

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Jarrow. U.K.