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Title: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: Neil on January 25, 2010, 08:03:56 PM Courtesy of BBC Online 25th January 2010
An intricate horse head is the latest item from the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard to be put on public display. The solid gold ornament - about two inches tall - is laced with a filigree gold design and very nearly intact. It is the latest treasure to emerge from the 1,500-piece Staffordshire Hoard, the largest haul of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. It goes on display at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent between 13 February and 7 March. Councillor Hazel Lyth, of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "This is the first time the horse's head will be seen in public in 1,400 years. It's an incredible, unique opportunity to marvel at our heritage. "The quantity of the collection and craftsmanship involved is breathtaking." The exhibition supports a bid to raise £3.3m to acquire The Staffordshire Hoard and keep it in the region. Title: Re: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: mole on January 25, 2010, 08:42:34 PM BEAUTIFUL :opiece of workmanship do my eyes decieve me or do I detect a celtic influence here on the horses mane ::)
Title: Re: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: bymatt666 (byron) on January 25, 2010, 09:41:11 PM what a lovely piece of work !...amazing....byron
Title: Re: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: Legacy Hunter on January 25, 2010, 09:53:20 PM thats lovely
debs Title: Re: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: tyna on January 27, 2010, 10:50:21 AM wow!!! it's great :o
Title: Re: Gold horses head goes on display - found by Detectorist in Staffordshire Post by: adesace on January 27, 2010, 11:09:38 AM Oh my god what a beast........
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