Mold gold cape, Bronze Age gold cape at British Museum, United Kingdom
The Mold gold cape measures 458 millimeters in width and features intricate decorative patterns of concentric rings, ribs, and raised circular shapes.
Workers discovered this ceremonial gold cape in 1833 within a burial mound near Mold, Flintshire, Wales, during quarrying activities.
The small dimensions of the cape indicate it was created for a person of slight build, possibly a female or young individual of elevated status.
The artifact is displayed in Room 51 of the British Museum, which contains a collection of objects from prehistoric Europe.
The cape was constructed from a single gold ingot about the size of a ping pong ball, hammered into an extremely thin sheet.
Inception: October 11, 1833
Made from material: gold
GPS coordinates: 53.16713,-3.13314
Latest update: March 13, 2025 14:03
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