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Open work sword pommel, Anglo-Saxon, late 8th. Both sides of this elaborate sword pommel are decorated with unique openwork ornament which consists of interlace, foliage and knot patterns accompanied by animals. Careful cleaning revealed this unique pice of military metalwork, a high-status object made from gilded silver. Found in Oxfordshire in 1993. M AND ME, 1994,4-7,1.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART201071
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4785px × 3646px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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8th century CE
Anglo-Saxon Art
ARMS AND ARMOUR
Ornament
Ornamentation
Silverwork
Weapon, Military