Decorated Anglo-Saxon gilded buckle

Description

Decorated Anglo-Saxon gilded buckle

7th -9th century AD

North Yorkshire

Size is 17 x 20 mm.

The decorated Anglo-Saxon gilded buckle from North Yorkshire, made between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, shows the skill and style of early medieval England. Made of bronze or copper and covered with gold, it was both useful and a sign of wealth or status. The buckle often had detailed patterns, animal shapes, or Christian symbols, showing a mix of old and new beliefs. Finding it in North Yorkshire shows the area was an important place during the Anglo-Saxon period, connected to other parts of Britain and Europe through trade and culture.

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