Template:Did you know nominations/Lichfield Angel

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The result was: promoted by RoySmith (talk) 15:36, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Lichfield Angel

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Reconstruction of the Lichfield Angel

• ... that the 8th-century Lichfield Angel (reconstruction pictured) was originally decorated with brightly coloured pigments? Source: "it was made at the end of the eighth century" from page 17 of: Wilcox, Dr Pete (2011). The Gold, the Angel and the Gospel Book. Wenlock, Shropshire: RJL Smith & Associates. ISBN 978-0-9558887-7-9.There is a description of the pigments used (and a reconstruction of how they would have looked) in Geary, Angela; Howe, Emily (September 2009). "Three‐dimensional documentation and virtual restoration of the Lichfield Angel". Journal of the Institute of Conservation. 32 (2): 165–179. doi:10.1080/19455220903059875. ISSN 1945-5224.
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Hosanna Meeting House
  • Comment: There are photos of the actual piece in the article but in one the fragments are separated and the other is through a display case so not as clear

Created by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 18:16, 19 November 2022 (UTC).

• mostly fine (dating, length, sourcing etc), but would go with its discovery as a more interesting hook. The lead image is exceptional, to promoting admin please bump, and great to see this here. Ceoil (talk) 03:49, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Hi Ceoil, thanks for your review and CE of the article. For a hook on its discover how's the following? - Dumelow (talk) 06:43, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

• ALT1: ... that the 8th-century Lichfield Angel (reconstruction pictured) was discovered beneath the floor of Lichfield Cathedral in 2003?
  • Hi Dumelow, that would get my attention and click through. ps, love the article. Ceoil (talk) 08:21, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Noting the ALT1 hook is supported by the British Museum ref: Lichfield Angel: Late 8th or early 9th century, but would add dating (which may influence the hook) and size in lead, and maybe even, shock/horor, an "infobox artefact". Ceoil (talk) 08:37, 20 November 2022 (UTC)