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Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
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Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom
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Anglo Anglo Saxon Burial Cemetery Chain Clasp Clasps Enamel Garnet Germanic Inlaid Jewel Jewellery Jewelry Mound Ribbon Saxon Shoulder Suffolk Sutton Treasure Woodbridge
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1. Title: Sutton Hoo Treasure: Royal Shoulder Clasps, 7th-8th Centuries AD This evocative image showcases two exquisite royal shoulder clasps from the renowned Sutton Hoo Treasure, discovered in Suffolk, England, in 1939. Dating back to the 7th-8th centuries AD, these magnificent artifacts are a testament to the grandeur and artistic prowess of the early medieval Anglo-Saxon civilization. The shoulder clasps, now housed in the British Museum in London, are intricately decorated with inlaid gold, enamel, and precious garnets. Their intricate designs reflect the Germanic style prevalent during the Migration Period, a time when Anglo-Saxon culture was heavily influenced by the European continent. These impressive accessories were likely part of the burial goods of a high-ranking Anglo-Saxon king or nobleman, discovered in Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge. The find, which also included a ship burial, provided invaluable insights into the material culture and social hierarchy of the early medieval period in Britain. Each clasp features a central gold disc adorned with a complex pattern of interlacing ribbons, framed by intricate gold filigree and inlaid with red and blue enamel. The outer edges are encrusted with rows of precious garnets, adding a striking contrast and a sense of opulence. The Sutton Hoo Treasure, including these magnificent shoulder clasps, continues to captivate scholars and visitors alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history and artistic achievements of early medieval Britain.
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