Excavated in 1939 the Sutton Hoo finds are spectacular.

The gold belt buckle is dated to the early 7th Century AD and classified as early Anglo-Saxon.It measures 13.20 cm in length and weighs 412.70 grammes.

This shoulder clasp dated to the late 6th-early 7th Century AD is made of gold with garnet cloisonne and glass. A beautiful example of craftsmanship from the period. Pictured is just one half of the clasp that was found.

Both objects and other finds from Sutton Hoo can be found on the British Museum website.