Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
A Large circular shield, with a central boss, mounted with granets and with die-pressed plaques of interlaced animal ornament. The shield front displayed two large emblems with garnet settings, one a composite metal predatory bird and the other a flying dragon.
Detail: The shield-fittings reassembled.
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Uploaded on September 23, 2018
Taken on May 21, 2016
Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
A Large circular shield, with a central boss, mounted with granets and with die-pressed plaques of interlaced animal ornament. The shield front displayed two large emblems with garnet settings, one a composite metal predatory bird and the other a flying dragon.
Detail: The shield-fittings reassembled.
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Uploaded on September 23, 2018
Taken on May 21, 2016