Necklet. A large bronze ring about 9 inches wide. There is an open part of the ring, and the ends have flared out terminals. Around the outer edge are numerous short projections which are the remains of smaller rings; only one of these rings is complete.

Dublin Core

Title

Necklet. A large bronze ring about 9 inches wide. There is an open part of the ring, and the ends have flared out terminals. Around the outer edge are numerous short projections which are the remains of smaller rings; only one of these rings is complete.

Identifier

ABDUA:14502

Description

Part of a hoard with sunflower-headed pin and two socketed axes. Similar to the neck-ring in the hoard found at Braes of Gight, near Haddo House. Part of William Joyner's collection, donated by his great-granddaughter, comprising the Dingwall hoard and two other bronzes, probably of African origin.

Source

Field Collection Date: 1800 1900

Date

Early: -1200 Late: -600 Period: LBA

Relation

ABDUA:14500 ABDUA:14501 ABDUA:14503 ABDUA:36692 ABDUA:36693

Format

metal copper alloy bronze, Dia : 233 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North, Dingwall ? Ross Shire