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- catalog abstract ""The Sutton Hoo whetstone sceptre is the most enigmatic and mysterious emblem of kingship of the Early Middle Ages. Produced c.600 AD and long held to be Anglo-Saxon, the author of this book argued in 1983 that it was actually made by Celtic craftsmen who deployed Celtic iconographic themes in its craving. That thesis is now accepted by many scholars but continues to be a matter of debate. Here the thesis is re-examined with a wealth of evidence never before discussed. Enright establishes that the sceptre is undoubtedly a British artefact, one that reflects a long history of Celtic kingship theory. It marks the end of a tradition that begins with the Iron Age Pfalzfeld pillar. Because the sceptre's design reflects that of the pillar, a comparison of their creator's ideas is possible. The book casts new light on a number of significant topics in the field and its findings will be of considerable interest to scholars in a variety of areas."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12298847.
- catalog coverage "Suffolk (England) Antiquities.".
- catalog coverage "Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (England)".
- catalog created "2006.".
- catalog date "2006".
- catalog date "2006.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2006.".
- catalog description ""The Sutton Hoo whetstone sceptre is the most enigmatic and mysterious emblem of kingship of the Early Middle Ages. Produced c.600 AD and long held to be Anglo-Saxon, the author of this book argued in 1983 that it was actually made by Celtic craftsmen who deployed Celtic iconographic themes in its craving. That thesis is now accepted by many scholars but continues to be a matter of debate. Here the thesis is re-examined with a wealth of evidence never before discussed. Enright establishes that the sceptre is undoubtedly a British artefact, one that reflects a long history of Celtic kingship theory. It marks the end of a tradition that begins with the Iron Age Pfalzfeld pillar.".
- catalog description "Because the sceptre's design reflects that of the pillar, a comparison of their creator's ideas is possible. The book casts new light on a number of significant topics in the field and its findings will be of considerable interest to scholars in a variety of areas."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "I. A critical review of the major literature -- II. Neglected evidence and a broader perspective -- III. The language of stone -- IV. Sound, fire, water and wind in the sceptre's vision of kingship -- V. The pillar, the sceptre and 'the good god' -- VI. Conclusion -- App. Some thoughts on the background of the Icelandic whetstone anecdotes.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 360-382) and index.".
- catalog extent "387 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Sutton Hoo sceptre and the roots of Celtic kingship theory.".
- catalog identifier "185182636X".
- catalog identifier "9781851826360".
- catalog isFormatOf "Sutton Hoo sceptre and the roots of Celtic kingship theory.".
- catalog issued "2006".
- catalog issued "2006.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Dublin ; Portland, Or. : Four Courts Press,".
- catalog relation "Sutton Hoo sceptre and the roots of Celtic kingship theory.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain".
- catalog spatial "Suffolk (England) Antiquities.".
- catalog spatial "Sutton Hoo Ship Burial (England)".
- catalog subject "942.646 21".
- catalog subject "Celtic antiquities.".
- catalog subject "Celts Great Britain History To 1500.".
- catalog subject "Celts Kings and rulers.".
- catalog subject "DA155 .E57 2006".
- catalog tableOfContents "I. A critical review of the major literature -- II. Neglected evidence and a broader perspective -- III. The language of stone -- IV. Sound, fire, water and wind in the sceptre's vision of kingship -- V. The pillar, the sceptre and 'the good god' -- VI. Conclusion -- App. Some thoughts on the background of the Icelandic whetstone anecdotes.".
- catalog title "The Sutton Hoo sceptre and the roots of Celtic kingship theory / Michael J. Enright.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".