Brooch

Description

Brooch-pin of silver, ornamented with interlaced and zoomorphic patterns and set with amber, found near Dunipace, Stirlingshire, 700 - 800 AD

Museum reference

X.FC 10

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Brooch

Date

8th century

Materials

Silver, Gilt, Amber

Physical description

Silver; amber settings; ornamented with interlaced and zoomorphic patterns

Collection place(s)

Dunipace, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Bell Collection

Exhibitions

• Amazing Amber (10 May 2013 - 08 Sep 2013)
  National Museum of Scotland

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record