• Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle
  • Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle
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Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle

$104.98 USD
$104.98 USD
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Highlights

This meticulously detailed replica of the famous Sutton Hoo ceremonial belt buckle, crafted from solid brass, brings a significant piece of Anglo-Saxon history directly into your hands.

  • Authentic and precise replica of the original gold belt buckle from the Sutton Hoo ship burial
  • High-quality craftsmanship in cast brass with intricate decorations in the Early Medieval Style II
  • Three-part construction consisting of an egg-shaped plate, a movable prong, and a loop
  • Artful design featuring intertwined animal motifs, depictions of snakes, and stylized bird heads
  • Versatile accessory for historical costumes, LARP characters, or everyday historical wear
  • Practical DIY kit including three decorative rivets and six washers for easy assembly
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle
Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle
Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle

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Questions about the product Sutton Hoo brass ornamental buckle

Which Anglo-Saxon king is often associated with the magnificent ship burial at Sutton Hoo, in which the original brass belt buckle used as a model for this product was found?

King Raedwald of East Anglia
What mythological animals or symbols are engraved on the ornate Sutton Hoo belt buckle that reveal information about the wearer's status and connections?

The elaborate Sutton Hoo belt buckle features thirteen engraved creatures, including intertwined snakes and four-legged beasts in Animal Style II. Particularly striking are two birds of prey heads with powerful beaks at the sides, and two animals at the top clutching a smaller, dog-like creature in their jaws. These complex zoomorphic entanglements, highlighted by black niello, symbolized the wearer's high status, wealth, and extensive cultural connections in 7th-century Anglo-Saxon society.
What precious metal was the original Sutton Hoo belt buckle made of in the 7th century, and in which world-famous museum is this archaeological find exhibited today?

The original Sutton Hoo belt buckle, made in the 7th century, was made of gold and is now on display at the British Museum in London.
What function did the Sutton Hoo belt buckle fulfill besides its decorative role as a piece of jewelry, and what secrets does it hold inside?

Besides its decorative role as a magnificent piece of jewelry and status symbol, the Sutton Hoo belt buckle served as a functional fastener for a waist belt. Concealed within it is a cavity accessible via a hinge on the back and a complex locking system of sliders and bolts; it is believed that this space was used to store religious relics.