Alfred Jewel
Title
Alfred Jewel
Subject
Archaeology
Description
The Alfred Jewel, possibly the handle of an aestel, is held in the Ashmolean Museum. Its motto reads (in modern English) "Alfred ordered me to be made". Discovered in the 17th century, it is believed to have been made in the 9th, probably in Wessex.
Creator
Jonathan Dore
Date
9th century AD
Date Created
2010-07-13
Files
Citation
Jonathan Dore, “Alfred Jewel,” Woruldhord, accessed March 28, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/329.