Mold gold cape
The Mold gold cape (Welsh: Clogyn Aur yr Wyddgrug) is a ceremonial cape of solid sheet-gold from Wales dating from about 1900–1600 BCE in the British Bronze Age. It was found at Bryn yr Ellyllon burial mound near Mold, Flintshire in 1833.
| Mold gold cape | |
|---|---|
| Clogyn Aur yr Wyddrug (Welsh) | |
The Mold gold cape in the British Museum | |
| Material | Gold |
| Created | 1900–1600 BCE |
| Discovered | 1833 Mold, Wales |
| Present location | British Museum |
The cape is thought to have formed part of a ceremonial dress, perhaps with religious connections. It is now in the British Museum in London, where it is usually on display.
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