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Sutton-Hoo
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Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, is the site of two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries of the 6th century and early 7th century, one of which contained an undisturbed ship burial including a wealth of artefacts of outstanding art-historical and archaeological significance.

This sculpture is hung above the entrance to the Exhibition Hall and is of an Anglo-Saxon ceremonial helmet found in the excavations.

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Logun7
09/16/09 5:23 PM GMT
('-')°~°(･º°”˜･)> ƒαṉταṡτïс ṡhøτ <(･º°”˜･)°~°('-')
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αттιтυ∂єѕ αяє ¢σитαgισυѕ. ιѕ уσυяѕ ωσятн ¢αт¢нιиg؟
.Genver
09/16/09 5:27 PM GMT
Very good picture of the sculpture,the clarity is very good too.
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.icedancer
09/16/09 5:34 PM GMT
Truly AWESOME, what a marvelous archaeological find, WOW. It looks really huge is it Steve?

Thanks so much for the information on this place and I love history
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.TheWhisperer
09/16/09 5:39 PM GMT
I like these unusual forms of art. This reminds me of the face ouside the theatre in Canterbury. I dont know how to do a link on here, but if you look on page 12 of my gallery, The Face is made in a similiar way to your Anglo Saxon helmet. Good colour, lighting and angle you have on this Steve. Well done!
Ann
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::0930_23
09/16/09 6:09 PM GMT
Great shot and the information was engrossing. The old lady knew of which she spoke. All around excellent post. It reminds me of the modern goalie hockey masks.

TicK

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Insure what you touch during your lifetime, is not coated with the fingerprints of apathy....Tick
.Ramad
09/16/09 9:04 PM GMT
Quite interesting description and also the sculpture of the helmet. Nice post Steve.
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.luckyshot
09/16/09 9:32 PM GMT
Steve - Great photo with interesting information posted. Thad
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.Jhihmoac
09/16/09 10:11 PM GMT
EXCELLENT!!! Those were some fierce times in those days...Lots of legends (Yes...and some "ghostly" ones :)...spurned from that period...Thanks for the information link...

And Tick...STOP with the "goalie mask" thing! CH-CH-CH-HHH-HHH-HHH! (LOL)
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::Jimbobedsel
09/16/09 10:56 PM GMT
I don't think even Paul Bunyan could wear that big thing. Very nice shot, Steve.


Jimbob
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HELLLLLP!
::tigger3
09/16/09 11:04 PM GMT
Something different, and so well done. Good job Mr. B.
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.hirschikiss22
09/17/09 2:07 PM GMT
Kinda eerie! But cool! Nice post
~Kim
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::Inkeri
09/17/09 8:07 PM GMT
So Fantastic sculpture.A Wonderful capture with Superb colors.
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.johindes
09/28/09 10:51 PM GMT
What a fantastic sculpture that is. And captured very well.
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