A gold, enamel and gem-set brooch in the form of a salamander, part of the Cheapside Hoard that was found in London in 1912. The sinuous body is fashioned from 10 cabochon emeralds flanked by diamonds (20 missing). Late 16th century-early 17th century CE, now housed at the London Museum [1369×1744]

A gold, enamel and gem-set brooch in the form of a salamander, part of the Cheapside Hoard that was found in London in 1912. The sinuous body is fashioned from 10 cabochon emeralds flanked by diamonds (20 missing). Late 16th century-early 17th century CE, now housed at the London Museum [1369×1744]

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