Byzantine silver bowl from Sutton Hoo

Byzantine silver bowl from Sutton Hoo

"Shallow silver bowl, not quite complete. Central inscribed roundel, in the centre of an equal-armed cross running from below rim. Arms of the cross decorated with chased star motif. Central roundel contains six pointed star, with eight-petalled floral design in centre. Bowl has beaded rim with line of engraving inside the bowl, just below the rim. One of set of ten, 1939,1010.78-87. A pair with bowl 1939,1010.78." (British Museum Catalogue, https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1939-1010-85)

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6th century - early 7th century

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