Anglo-Saxon Treasure Hoard Found in U.K.

Shining Light
Gold with inlays of garnets suggests that this sword collar was once the property of nobility. Some of the garnets are even set on gold foil to allow them to sparkle in the light. Deb Klemperer, an expert on Saxon Staffordshire pottery, said, "My first view of the hoard brought tears to my eyes — the Dark Ages in Staffordshire have never looked so bright nor so beautiful."

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