Silver vessels from Sutton Hoo, mentioned in the text, all in the British Museum. (a) Spoons and bowls: BM, 1939,1010.79, 80, 81, 88, 89. (b) Anastasius dish: BM, 1939,1010.76. (c) Drop-handle bowl: BM, 1939,1010.77.b. All images © The Trustees of the British Museum.