Ipswich Hoard, Iron Age gold torcs at British Museum, England
The collection contains six circular neck ornaments crafted from twisted gold wires with distinctive terminal decorations, measuring approximately 18.7 centimeters in diameter.
In 1968 and 1969, construction workers discovered these Celtic artifacts near Ipswich, receiving substantial monetary rewards totaling £54,000 for their findings.
The torcs showcase Iron Age metalworking techniques through lost wax casting methods, demonstrating the technical capabilities of Celtic craftsmen around 75 BCE.
Visitors can examine the original torcs in Room 50 of the British Museum, while educational replicas remain available at the Ipswich Museum.
Each of the six neck ornaments features individual terminal designs, creating a set where no two pieces share identical decorative patterns.
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