RecordFragment of a silver penannular brooch< 1 of 1 > Back From Croy, Inverness-shire
Fragment of a silver penannular broochThis end of a silver penannular brooch with gold plating and filigree work, and amber or enamel settings, was found at Croy in Inverness-shire in a hoard consisting primarily of Pictish jewellery. It was buried between 800 and 900. The end of the penannular brooch has raised edges which have been filled with thin plates of gold. It is decorated with gold filigree work in spirals and a triquetra shape. The raised setting is divided into 11 compartments, filled with amber. The jewellery in the Croy hoard shows some of the elaborate metalwork that could be achieved by Pictish craftsmen. The silver brooches were cast into ornate shapes, then had decoration added to the surface. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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