Treasures from Sutton Hoo
A beautifully designed introduction to the extraordinary Sutton Hoo ship-burial and its Anglo-Saxon treasures. Discover the iconic helmet alongside gold and garnet jewellery, silverware, drinking vessels, a lyre and a sceptre, while exploring the international craftsmanship represented in this remarkable archaeological discovery.
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Discover the remarkable treasures unearthed from the Sutton Hoo ship-burial in Suffolk.
This beautifully designed introduction presents spectacular Anglo-Saxon objects buried in the early seventh century as grave-goods for an important, unidentified warrior.
Highlights include gold and garnet jewellery, silverware, drinking vessels, a lyre, a sceptre and the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet.
The collection reflects fine craftsmanship from England, Germany, Scandinavia, Alexandria and Byzantium, offering an introduction to one of British archaeology’s most exciting discoveries.
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