The Minster Lovell Jewel
Title
The Minster Lovell Jewel
Subject
Archaeology
Description
Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1869.20.
Gold, enamel. L. 3.1cm, max D. 2.3cm. c.850-900.
Sheet gold socketed fitting decorated with gold filigree consisting of straight, beaded and twisted wire. Fitting is topped with applied gold and enamel cloisonné setting with double cross design. The projecting cylinder has holes for attaching a rod of wood or ivory for use as an aestel or pointer.
For more information visit http://www.ashmolean.org/ash/objectofmonth/2005-04/relobjects.htm
Gold, enamel. L. 3.1cm, max D. 2.3cm. c.850-900.
Sheet gold socketed fitting decorated with gold filigree consisting of straight, beaded and twisted wire. Fitting is topped with applied gold and enamel cloisonné setting with double cross design. The projecting cylinder has holes for attaching a rod of wood or ivory for use as an aestel or pointer.
For more information visit http://www.ashmolean.org/ash/objectofmonth/2005-04/relobjects.htm
Creator
Ashmolean Museum
Date
850-900
Files
Citation
Ashmolean Museum, “The Minster Lovell Jewel,” Woruldhord, accessed March 29, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/631.