Mid7thC gold cross from tomb in Cividale (N. Italy), supposedly of Gisulfo, 1st Lombardic duke …http://www.museoarcheologicocividale.beniculturali.it/index.php?en/170/longobard-necropolises …pic.twitter.com/a8Zwm18ny7
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Fwiw, has been suggested that piece had a symbolic intent, w/ the seven chicks representing the seven provinces of the Lombardic kingdom...
@caitlinrgreen A stunning piece of work. Was it found intact? How big is it? Looks to be maybe similar in size to a dinner plate.
@GeorgeRick1 Yes, I believe so, though plate poss more recent than figures; has been suggested orig table decoration?
@caitlinrgreen Thanks for your response. It is an absolutely amazing piece of work. It's no wonder you're so enthusiastic about what you do!
The Lombardic ivory comb of Queen Theodelinda (d. 628) at Monza, Italy: https://pinterest.com/pin/467107792571668275/ …pic.twitter.com/y228WlarF8
A 7th-century Lombardic S-shaped brooch with garnet cloisonné, from Cividale del Friuli, N. Italy: http://www.medievalhistories.com/lombards-people-made-history/ …pic.twitter.com/7XNqaMGm3N
How did they achieve such intricate workmanship with base level technology?
Fabulous, isn't it! I recall reading a paper on the Sutton Hoo goods (in ASSAH 2?) that suggested they must have access to methods that are otherwise documented only in the post-medieval period...
I think there may have been a documentary where a leading jeweller was asked how a piece from the collection could have been made and they were flabbergasted!
Interesting! If you spot it online ever, I'd love to see!
I'll try to track it down for you 
everything here is astonishingly lovely, but this hen and her chicks is timeless , just wow !
It really is! Glad you liked :)
@caitlinrgreen Amazing. So glad husband John passing on these pictures. Thank you.
@HeleneNewsham I'm pleased you both like them! :)
@caitlinrgreen so amazing Caitlin. Good morning.
@Archatgs @caitlinrgreen That is truly gorgeous.
@HipBookfairy @Archatgs Isn't it just! :)
@caitlinrgreen @HipBookfairy Caitin you are not only a very good historian, but also a talented artist.
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