How can a field discovery reveal the secrets of Tudor royalty?
When a metal detectorist finds precious treasure in an English field, a rigorous identification process begins. This video follows curator Rachel King as she examines a spectacular gold pendant to uncover the clues behind its creation.
The video explores the UK's Treasure process, which requires the identification and classification of metal detectorist finds containing a high percentage of precious metal. Through the investigation of a specific gold pendant, curator Rachel King demonstrates how physical clues can help determine when an object was made, as well as its origin and intended recipient.
The piece in question is a Renaissance-era gold necklace that serves as a window into 16th-century jewelry styles.
Source: How to date an Artefact | Tudor Pendant of Henry VIII & Katherine of Aragon | Curator's Corner S8 E2
