In the UK archaeologists after more than one year analysis recognized that the origin was found in the English County of Norfolk 1100-year-old silver brooch is likely to remain “a mystery never solved.”
according to BBC News, talking about the artifact discovered by the Amateur archaeologist in may 2019. He was found with a metal detector in a field near the village of Swaffham. About finding a lover said experts.
the Analysis showed that this Anglo – Saxon silver disc brooch, in the style of Truhill and Dating from the middle or end of the IX century. Archaeologists say that its origin probably will forever remain a mystery. The fact that she was found in the soil brought to field one of the many trucks. And the owner of the site could not explain how it was brought to the ground.
That is will remain a mystery exactly where the brooch had lain for thousands of years and how she got there. It is extremely complicate its identification. The brooch itself is a rare artifact. Like her jewelry previously found only in so-called “treasure Panti”. He was discovered by a gravedigger at the cemetery in 1978.
by the Way, the town Penty is about 15 kilometers from the field where you found the brooch. But it can only be assumed that the soil was brought from there. Detailed description of the findings given on the website of the British Museum, whose experts in coming days to give an opinion on the recognition of artifact treasure. Only in this case the person who found it could count on a reward.
the Brooch is made from cast silver in the early middle ages, it is in good condition. Its front part is richly decorated with foliage and zoomorphic motifs. On the reverse side is solid clasp, consisting of springs, pins and retainer plates.
the Main picture on the front is a pointed cross, superimposed over the flower of four petals. It is soldered to the surface with five studs, and inside it are images of four animals, which is typical for the style Troidl. Diameter of the brooch is of 72.7 mm, and the thickness of the disk, just one millimeter.
Scientists say that brooches of the previously found “treasure Panti” was made out of pure silver, and with a small addition of copper alloy. However, a new artifact is different from them not only that, but the design is unique.
