Saturday, April 17, 2010

GOLD OF THE DARK AGES

Cloisonne Strip from the Staffordshire Hoard. This decorative strip may have come from a book, a saddle, an altar, a shield or another item.

Sword Pommel, which is the tip of sword hilt, from the Staffordshire Hoard.

Millefiore stud or button from the Staffordshire Hoard.


Gold snake from the Staffordshire Hoard




Gold Strip from the Staffordshire Hoard. Birmingham Museum staged a temporary exhibition of some of the most striking artifacts.




Filigree 'Seahorse' from the Staffordshire Hoard. Birmingham Museum
staged a temporary exhibition of some of the most striking artifacts.






Sword Hilt Collar from the Staffordshire Hoard. Birmingham Museum staged a temporary exhibition of some of the most striking artifacts.

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