Alfred Jewel, Anglo-Saxon archaeological treasure in Oxford, England
The Alfred Jewel measures 6.2 centimeters in height and contains a figure made of gold, rock crystal, and enamel within a dragon-headed frame.
Discovered in 1693 near Athelney, Somerset, this ninth-century artifact bears an inscription confirming King Alfred the Great commissioned its creation.
The jewel represents the advancement of literacy during Anglo-Saxon times, serving as a pointer device for reading religious manuscripts.
Visitors can examine this medieval artifact at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, which opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The inscription on the jewel reads 'Aelfred mec heht gewyrcan' in Old English, directly connecting it to royal Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship.
Inception: 9 century
Height: 6.2 cm
Width: 3.1 cm
Made from material: gold, vitreous enamel, quartz
Website: https://ashmolean.org/alfred-jewel
GPS coordinates: 51.37469,-2.44072
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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