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Clermont-Ferrand (63) - Musée Bargoin

© M.Veschambre, musée Bargoin, Clermont Auvergne Métropole

Tubular gold bead necklace from the Early Period. It was found in a rich cremation tomb that also contained ivory beads. This necklace testifies to the prosperity of the landed aristocracy of the Early Kingdom.

Where to find it

Clermont-Ferrand (63) - Musée Bargoin
45, rue Ballainvilliers

63000 Clermont-Ferrand

Commune of discovery

Les Martres-d'Artière

Locality

Les Quaires

Type of intervention

Excavation

Year of excavation

2001

Chief Scientist

REBISCOUL, André

Inventory number

D 2017.1.378

Scope

Daily life ➔ Adornment
Funeral ➔ Furniture associated with the deceased

Materials

Metal ➔ Gold

Chronological period

Gallo-Roman [- 50 / 476] ➔ Early Imperial [27 / 235]

Dimensions

L. 1.1 cm, P. 0.3 cm,

Operation report notice

Consult the notice

To museum documentation

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