Penannular brooch / portion

Description

Portion of a silver pennanular brooch, ornamented with gold filigree work and amber settings, from Achavrole, Dunbeath, Caithness, 8th century

Museum reference

X.FC 9

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Penannular brooch / portion

Date

8th century

Materials

Silver

Physical description

Silver; with gold filigree work and amber settings

Collection place(s)

Achavrole, Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

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

• Aux marges de l'Europe, l'art des pays celtes et scandinaves ... (30 Sep 2008 - 12 Jan 2009)
  Musée de Cluny - Musée National du Moyan Age

References

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

national museum of scotland »
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scotland galleries »
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