Friday, April 24, 2015

Sunday, April 05, 2015





















Only a few centimeters long, this horse's head is used by the Museum to advertise the exhibition. I was expecting something a bit larger, nevertheless, it is a superb piece of craftsmanship.



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Saturday, April 04, 2015
















Maybe this tiny, beautifully decorated fish is a rainbow trout or even a red snapper. The cloisonné garnets really glow under the spotlights.



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Wednesday, April 01, 2015




















Silver object with bands of animal decoration, two tabs and a slotted strip.
This could be the cheek piece from a helmet, but it is quite small. It is still under discussion.


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The Staffordshire Hoard in Birmingham

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