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AN00740728_001_l. Tapering sub-rectangular walrus ivory box with sliding lid. It is highly polished and has high relief carving on the lid and four sides, with glass inlays in the eyes of all creatures. The base consists of two pieces connected in…

Working as a volunteer in Winchester City Museum has given me the opportunity to record treasures that might be missed on a quick visit — like this tiny 76 mm by 48 mm carved walrus ivory panel. It was possibly made to embellish a keyhole at the…

2006AM6059_jpg_l. This panel representing the Crucifixion was probably made in the late 10th century or early 11th century in England. The representation of the Crucifixion with Longinus and Stephaton alone, without the Virgin and St. John, as on…

2009CA7127_jpg_l. This is an Anglo-Saxon comb probably made in the 8th - 9th century. This comb is in bone with a single row of teeth, the top arched and terminating in recurved dragon heads. On each side are pierced bone plates incised with circles…

2009CB5776_jpg_l. Boxes like this are known to have been kept in cathedral treasuries. They were probably used as containers for the host (the consecrated bread) and the material reflects their important function. The unique narrative images at the…

Objects from the Ashmolean 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' exhibition, 2005:

Alfred Jewel 1, Alfred Jewel back, Alfred Jewel rear, Alfred Jewel Side 1, Alfred Jewel Side 2, Disc Brooch, Bead string G27 Wheatley, Bead string G27 close-up 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,…