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Monday, December 20, 2021
Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Galloway Hoard
Anglo-Saxon crosses of this kind are exceptionally rare, and only one other----much less elaborate----is known from the ninth century. The discovery of this pendant cross, in such a remarkable context, is of major importance for the study of early medieval goldsmiths work, and for our understanding of Viking and Anglo-Saxon interactions in this turbulent period. Take a look.
Useful links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1000-years-grime-removed-during-conservation-rare-anglo-saxon-cross-shines-180976560 I https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/the-galloway-hoard-viking-age-treasure