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Stave bucket, c. 5-6th century

Description

This bucket was found in a peat bog at Ty'r Dewin, Bryncir, Caernarfonshire, in 1881. It is constructed of staves of yew which are held together by three bronze hoops. A number of pagan symbols are engraved on the exterior and interior of the bucket.

Owner:
Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor
Copyright Details:
Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery, Bangor 2002
Publisher Ref:
GTJ16694
Item uploaded:
19/1/2010
Date originally created:
0500-0600
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