Fragment of a Gold Ingot, 700s, Avar, Gold, 2 11/16 × 11/16 × 3/8 in., Troy Ounces ( × × cm, 116g), Metalwork

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Fragment of a Gold Ingot, 700s, Avar, Gold, 2 11/16 × 11/16 × 3/8 in., Troy Ounces ( × × cm, 116g), Metalwork-Gold, The treasure contains an array of belt fittings, some elaborately decorated, some unfinished or defectively cast. Some show no signs of use, while others are quite worn. The Avars were a nomadic tribe of mounted warriors from the Eurasian steppe

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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