The British Museum

Sutton Hoo Helmet Anglo-Saxon 44006 Warrior Tea Caddy, H12.5cm x Ø7.5cm

44006

Unearthed at Sutton Hoo, one of the most famous archaeological digs in Britain, the iconic helmet was the face of Anglo-Saxon culture.

Replica of the Sutton Hoo helmet (British Museum 1939,1010.93), made by the Royal Armouries in 1973, British Museum SHR.2

The surfaces of the helmet are decorated with animal interlace, “Dancing Warrior” and “Fallen Warrior” motifs. An iron crest forms a great snake that arches over the top of the helmet. The crest meets the snout of a flying creature that covers the face of the helmet. The flying creature forms the nose, a moustache and eyebrows of a human face. The intricate design of the fearsome warrior mask is recreated on a tea caddy.

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