Pendant in the form of a human face
Pendant in the form of a human face

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Pendant in the form of a human face,

6th–7th century

Anglo-Saxon
1998-341

Information

Title
Pendant in the form of a human face
Dates

6th–7th century

Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
3.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 cm (1 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-341
Place Made

British Isles

Culture
Anglo-Saxon
Type
ornament, pendants (jewelry)
Materials
bronze, gilding
Subject
faces, running ornament

By bequest to the Museum in 1998

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