Kingston Brooch | |
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Material | Gold, garnet, pearl and glass |
Size | 8 cm in diameter |
Created | 7th century AD |
Period/culture | Anglo-Saxon |
Discovered | 1771 |
Place | Kingston, England |
Present location | World Museum Liverpool |
The Kingston Brooch is the largest known Anglo-Saxon composite brooch, and is considered by scholars to be an outstanding example of the composite disc brooch style. Over time, the Kingston brooch has become widely recognized for its charm, inherent value and detailed workmanship.[1] The brooch, created in the seventh century, is now in the World Museum Liverpool in Liverpool, England.