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About this object

  • ID:

    A14272

  • Production date:

    late 16th century - early 17th century

  • Location:

    In Store

  • A pendant in the form of a squirrel carved from translucent pale-orange carnelian. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.

  • Measurements

    H 18 mm; W 9 mm; D 7 mm; WT 1.48g; RI 1.530-1.539; SG 2.58-2.64; Mohs 6½-7

  • Materials

    carnelian (chalcedony; micro-crystalline quartz; silicon dioxide; crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-26

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Group

    The Cheapside Hoard

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