School/Style: Jellinge style; Trewhiddle style
Cultural Background/Time Period: Viking (10th century, early); Late Anglo-Saxon
Materials Used: Silver
Description: This artifact is a silver engraved rectangular side panel believed to be from a house-shaped tomb casket. The engraved ornament on the panel is characterized by three circles, each of which has even borders. Within each circle, an equilateral cross with a center punch is prominently featured. These crosses have a narrowed middle rib, and on the two horizontal arms of the cross on the right, it transitions into a narrow, bordered design. Interwoven triquetry patterns are present within the circles and between them, with the central triquetry being more elaborately beaten compared to the simpler ones.
The corners of the plate have holes for attachment, and the entire decorative pattern is enclosed by a beaten line, although it is missing in the lower right corner. The plate appears to have been trimmed and punched to accommodate secondary rivets. On the reverse side, the plate is flat. This artifact showcases elements of both the Jellinge and Trewhiddle styles, reflecting the artistic influences and craftsmanship of the Viking and Late Anglo-Saxon periods during the early 10th century.