Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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Posted on 19th February 2012
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Tags: england, Anglo-Saxon, gold, hoard, metalwork, staffordshire hoard,

http://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/

‘The largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found.’

  1. moonsiren said: i saw it in person and it’s incredible, it’s here in DC until the end of the month!
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