Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Slate
A blue (Dinorwig 'Redwood') carved slate slab (part of which is missing), which would originally formed part of a fireplace surround. It has various patterns and emblems carved into ot, and these include flower blossom, fleur-de-lys, hearts, grapes, diamonds, and other geometric patterns. The date 1886 is also carved in what is the (present) centre of the slate slab. There are several mounting holes.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
87.107I
Acquisition
Donation, 2/7/1987
Measurements
Length (mm): 1685
Width (mm): 360
Height (mm): 20
Material
slate
Location
NSM outside hut 47
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