From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ripon Jewel
Ripon Jewel
The Ripon Jewel was found close to Ripon Cathedral in It has been suggested that the piece was made to
1976. It is a small gold round piece of jewellery, believed adorn a relic casket, cross or other church fitting ordered
to date from the seventh century. Gem settings have by Saint Wilfrid. An picture of the jewel is available here.
been fashioned on the front with strips of gold, however
the piece’s central setting and inner arcs of inlay are
missing.
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• Anglo-Saxon art
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