Necklace - Amber, Limestone and Glass Beads

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Date:1922 - 1923 (c.)

Description:A twenty-two bead string necklace composed of pieces of amber, tubular and spherical blue, glass beads, a worn coin and a central chalk pendant.This was found in the same grave as the bone netting needle.

6th Century A.D.
90mm drop
1922/23 excavations (Grave 13)

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Donor ref:SBT 1923-8 (52/11677)

Source: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Museums Department

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