Sutun Hoo Helmet

The image displays a replica of the famous Sutton Hoo helmet, a significant archaeological find from an Anglo-Saxon burial site in Suffolk, England. The original helmet, dating to the early 7th century CE, was discovered in fragments during the 1939 excavation of a ship burial and has since been meticulously reconstructed. 

• The original helmet is one of the most iconic artifacts from the Anglo-Saxon period and is displayed at the British Museum in London. 
• It is highly ornate, featuring complex imagery of fighting and dancing warriors, as well as fierce creatures. 
• The face mask forms a dragon motif, with the eyebrows as wings and the mustache as a tail. 
• The discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial site provided remarkable insights into early Anglo-Saxon England, revealing a sophisticated society with extensive international connections.