This glass vessel, known as a claw beaker after its claw-like decoration, is an early example of a type that grew popular throughout Anglo-Saxon England. Its form is similar to Late Roman vessels, reflecting the cultural transitions that took place in this time of migration and settlement. The beaker came from a woman's grave dating to the mid-500s CE, and was therefore around 100 years old when buried. Perhaps, it was a a prized heirloom, passed on through generations. From Mucking, Essex, England, UK. (The British Museum, London)
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