TREASURE OF DOMAGNANO AT THE SAN MARINO PAVILION: In the 19th century, a treasure hoard of the Ostrogoths (a Germanic tribe that conquered Italy in the year 488) was found in the San Marino city of Domagnano. Speculated to be the jewels of a high rank lady, the 22 pieces of nearly pure gold jewellery (pendants, necklace, earrings, hairpin) ended up in the museums of six different countries around the world. Abu Dhabi’s Louvre, for instance, is home to an eagle-shaped brooch (pictured). The San Marino Pavilion is now rebuilding its artistic heritage by offering visitors a look at the recreated pieces by Bologna-based goldsmith Marco Casagrande in a special display case.
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