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The Caergwrle bowl

The Caergwrle bowl This unique Bronze Age shale bowl is modelled in the shape of a boat. It is inlaid with gold foil wrapped around tin insets with decorative features resembling shields, oars and waves. It was buried in a bog, probably for religious reasons.


Item reference: : GTJ31705

This item comes from: National Museums & Galleries of Wales (Item reference: 12.128). If you would like to see the original item, or require information regarding copyright, please contact the repository/contributor named above.

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