Shiny shiny – by Alex Croom, Keeper of Archaeology

Detail of a decorated cheek-piece

Detail of a decorated cheek-piece

Detail from a cheek-piece showing the remains of the original tin coating. Note the gold of the original brass colour showing through in places and the copper colour of the circular rivet.

Detail from a cheek-piece showing the remains of the original tin coating. Note the gold of the original brass colour showing through in places and the copper colour of the circular rivet.

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