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Alfred-jewel-ashmolean
The Jewel viewed from the front, with the top in shadow
King Alfred’s Jewel—front, enamel, back
Front view; frame removed; back view

The Alfred Jewel is a small piece of Anglo-Saxon goldsmith's work made of enamel and quartz enclosed in gold. It was discovered in 1693, in North Petherton, Somerset, England, and is now one of the most popular exhibits at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. It is named after King Alfred, a famous king of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex.

Images for kids

  • The Alfred Jewel (side view)

    Side-on view of the Jewel

  • Alfred Jewel inscription

    The inscription round the sides

  • Aleksandar Makedonski in Otranto cathedral

    Alexander the Great carried aloft by griffins, Otranto Cathedral floor mosaic

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Joya de Alfredo para niños

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