Necklace
a necklace comprising 8 lengths of gold chain, made from intricately plaited gold wire. Each length of chain is linked to the next by a spacer. The spacer is made from gold wire which has been bent to form a loop at each end. 3 of the spacers are threaded with a cut emerald bead. The other 4 have lost their stone or were not originally decorated. The necklace retains its clasp which comprises a hook and eye. This necklace is of a type (gold elements alternating with precious stones or pearls), which is dated to the late or second or third century AD.
Start Year
175
End Year
300
Comment
Beaurains, B2 = BM 1924.5.14.12; 42.3cm
Material
Gold
Hoard
