Treasures from Sutton Hoo
Unearthed in 1939, the Sutton Hoo ship-burial in Suffolk revealed a spectacular Anglo-Saxon hoard, including gold and garnet jewelry, silverware, drinking vessels, a lyre, a sceptre, and the iconic helmet. Crafted from regions like England, Germany, Scandinavia, Alexandria, and Byzantium, these grave-goods for an unidentified warrior highlight exceptional early seventh-century artistry. A stunning introduction to one of Britain's greatest archaeological treasures.
About This Book
The objects unearthed in 1939 from an Anglo-Saxon ship-burial at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, rank among the most splendid treasures in the collection of the British Museum. Every purchase supports the British Museum.
Bringing together fine craftsmanship from England, Germany, Scandinavia, Alexandria, and far Byzantium, the spectacular finds included gold and garnet jewellery, silverware, drinking vessels with silver-gilt fittings, a lyre, and a sceptre.
All these items were deliberately buried in the early seventh century as grave-goods for an important, though unidentified, warrior. The Sutton Hoo ship-burial was one of the most exciting discoveries ever made in British archaeology.
This book offers a beautifully designed introduction to this remarkable hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure.
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