| Belluno Treasure | |
|---|---|
 Disc brooch from the Belluno Treasure displayed in the British Museum | |
| Material | Gold and precious stones |
| Size | 4.5 cm diameter (brooch) |
| Created | 6th-7th Centuries AD |
| Period/culture | Lombardic |
| Present location | British Museum |
| Identification | AF.529 |
TheBelluno Treasure is an importantLombardic hoard found atBelluno,Italy in the nineteenth century that has been part of theBritish Museum's collection since 1897.[1]
The hoard was apparently found in a grave near the town of Belluno in the region ofVeneto, northernItaly. Dating to the late 6th or early 7th centuries AD, the rich grave group probably belonged to a female member of theLombardic court. It was later purchased by the curator and philanthropistAugustus Franks, who bequeathed it to the British Museum in 1897.[2]
The Belluno Treasure is largely composed of gold and gem-encrusted jewellery. The style of decoration from the hoard reflect contemporary fashions in theMediterranean. It includes two gold cross pendants (one with punched ornamentation), a gold and garnetcloisonné disc brooch, a finger-ring, a gold pin with a terminus in the form of a hand (which may have once held apearl), and gold beads.
