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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. 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, as well as the iconic helmet, all 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 beautifully designed introduction to the treasure details the most significant pieces contained within it and explores the circumstances of its burial, discovery and excavation, as well as its lasting legacy and fame.
By:
Gareth Williams Imprint: British Museum Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 190mm,
Width: 190mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 160g ISBN:9780714128252 ISBN 10: 0714128252 Pages: 48 Publication Date:01 January 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
