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Collection Item: Middleham Jewel

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Title
Middleham Jewel
Object name
Pendant
Object category
Medieval
Description
Gold lozenge-shaped pendant with a sapphire. Engraved with religious subjects and inscription.
Production date start
1475
Production date end
1499
Period
Medieval

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1991.43
Number of objects
1
ID
540

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Gold (Pendant)
Sapphire (Stone)
Dimensions
Whole height 6.4 cm
Whole width 4.8 cm
Whole depth 1.0 cm
Whole weight 62.7 g

Find spot

Method
Metal detector find
Place
Middleham

Production

Technique
Worked
Engraved