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Bead from Cow Low
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Bead from Cow Low
Dimensions : Diameter 1.8cm.
Site name : Cow Low
Site type : Burial site
Time period : Anglo-Saxon
Material : Glass
Object type : Grave goods; Jewellery; Personal item
Museum number : J93.705
The bead is made of blue glass. It was found with the other rich Anglo-Saxon objects in the female burial at Cow Low.
The Anglo-Saxons liked to wear jewellery and were fond of glass beads. Several have been found in burials in the Peak District. They are also found in other parts of the country. They can be very brightly coloured and patterned. This one is a relatively plain example. The green brown patches are impurities in the glass.
Bibliography :
Bateman, T. , 1848
Glossary:
Anglo-Saxon
Peak District
Roman
Related objects
Beaver's tooth pendant from Wigber Low
Bowl, pin set, studs and beads from Cow Low
Watercolour of the two necklaces from Cow Low
One of the beads from Galley Low
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