Bronze Age sun pendant to debut at British museum in September

Bronze Age sun pendant, 1000–800BC © The Trustees of the British Museum
Bronze Age sun pendant, 1000–800BC © The Trustees of the British Museum
Bronze Age sun pendant, 1000–800BC © The Trustees of the British Museum

SHREWSBURY, UK – An extraordinary sun pendant is to go on public display for the first time as part of the British Museum’s National Programs. The sun pendant, also known as a bulla, could be one of the most significant pieces of Bronze Age metalwork ever discovered in Britain. The rare and spectacular object will be hosted at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery later this year from September until December as a British Museum Spotlight Loan. The exhibit, dubbed Gathering Light, will be on display at the museum from September 10 until December 12.

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