Anglo-Saxon gold sword pommel

Anglo-Saxon gold sword pommel
Anglo-Saxon gold sword pommel
Anglo-Saxon gold sword pommel
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18037
Title
Anglo-Saxon gold sword pommel
Description
A gold sword pommel of early Anglo-Saxon date. Found near Earl Shilton with a metal detector.

This stunning object from, Earl Shilton, Hinckley and Bosworth, was the first Anglo-Saxon sword pommel to be found with this filigree decoration. However, many more have since been found amongst the Staffordshire Hoard.
LCC ID. No.
X.A33.1999.0.0
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Notes
"Cocked hat" sword pommel from an Anglo-Saxon sword. It has extremely fine filligree interlace on both faces and beading on the upper surface on the shoulders of the arch. The lower part of the pommel is missing and the remaining piece is broken.

On Display at the Charnwood Museum, Loughborough (Visit Charnwood Museum)

For further information about the artefacts depicted please contact: museums@leics.gov.uk
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