I also often fall back to @drnwillburger.bsky.social and the great collection of archaeological sources she posts on her account, such as this one: https://bsky.app/profile/drnwillburger.bsky.social/post/3l7unru4mnk2u
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An early #medieval gold foil cross, dating 7th c. AD, from Lauchheim. It's decorated with animal interlace and two bearded heads, presumably depicting Jesus Christ.
Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials and were sewn on the veil that covered the face of the...🧵1/2
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Gold foil crosses were purpose-made for burials and were sewn on the veil that covered the face of the...🧵1/2
📷 me
🏺 #archaeology
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