Spectacular Anglo-Saxon Cross from Viking-era Hoard

Red-Coat

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As the post title says... and a remarkable find:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...onged-king-finally-restored-former-glory.html

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Interesting that one of the tools they employed for cleaning was a porcupine quill! They're a bit thin on the ground over here and it ain't clear if a hedgehog would do, so I'll probably have to stay with a wooden cocktail stick for now.
 

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I sometimes use bamboo ......
 

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