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2nd century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bronze button decorated with millefiori enamel.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze with millefiori enamel
Brief description
Button, bronze decorated with millefiori enamel, Great Britain (Romano-British), 2nd century.
Physical description
Bronze button decorated with millefiori enamel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.6cm
  • Width: 4.2cm
  • Depth: 1cm
Style
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology
Object history
Given by Sir George Musgrave, Bart. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street.
Bibliographic reference
Campbell, Marian. An Introduction to Medieval Enamels. London: HMSO, 1983. ISBN 0112903851
Collection
Accession number
4898-1901

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Record createdMay 5, 2005
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