Sutton Hoo brooch – pewter brooch with a copper disc centre, inspired by a Celtic design found on artefacts from the Sutton Hoo Dig. Secures to garment by way of a pin with locking, safety catch. brooch.
Sutton Hoo in Sufolk, England, is the site of one of the most significant archaeological digs in British history. The ship burial produced the greatest collection of treasures ever discovered in the UK, and rewrote the early medieval history of England. Buried in a chamber, built into the centre of the ship, was believed to be King Rædwald of East Anglia, many precious artefacts of pottery, metalwork, gold and gems were uncovered.
Handcrafted in Cornwall.
Diameter: 52mm