| Domagnano Treasure | |
|---|---|
 Part of the Domagnano Treasure displayed in the British Museum | |
| Material | Gold and precious stones |
| Created | Late 5th - early 6th Centuries AD |
| Period/culture | Ostrogothic |
| Present location | British Museum |
| Identification | 1933,0405.1–11 |
TheDomagnano Treasure is an importantOstrogothic hoard found atDomagnano,Republic of San Marino in the late nineteenth century. The treasure is now divided among various institutions, including theLouvre Abu Dhabi,[1] although the bulk of the hoard is currently held by theBritish Museum inLondon and theGermanisches Nationalmuseum inNuremberg.[2]
The treasure was apparently discovered in 1892–1893 at the Lagucci farm near Domagnano in theRepublic of San Marino. The exact circumstances of its discovery remain unclear, but it is thought that the hoard was part of one or moregraves. The Domagnano Treasure is largely composed of a set ofjewellery from the 5th or 6th centuries that may have belonged to an Ostrogothicprincess or noble lady of high rank.
The Domagnano Treasure seems to have been made for a royal client as the purity of the precious metals used in its manufacture and the quality of the craftsmanship are very high. The design of some of the jewellery incorporatesChristian motifs and also reflects contemporary fashions from theByzantine Empire and theGothic period. The treasure is now divided among various museums, as follows:
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