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Anglo-Saxon sword pommel

Unknown artist, 780–800

Sword pommel cast in two pieces riveted together. It is decorated on both sides with openwork friezes of animal heads, and with complex designs of interlacing animals, plant scrolls and knotwork.

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Title of artwork, date

Anglo-Saxon sword pommel, 780–800

Date supported

1994

Medium and material

Gilded silver

Dimensions

6 x 10 cm

Grant

20000

Total cost

57350

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