Anglo-Saxon England, Mercian kingdom, 7th century (with some heirloom pieces reaching back to the 6th century)

The Staffordshire Hoard

Individual objects span, on stylistic evidence, the later 6th century to the earlier 8th century AD; the hoard's burial is most often placed c. 650-675 AD, though this date is contested (see narrative) - Gold, silver and silver-gilt, with garnet cloisonne, gold filigree, niello and glass, mostly in the form of dismantled sword, helmet and other war-gear fittings