EditorialSword, 10th century, European, probably Scandinavia, Steel, copper, silver, niello, L. 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); L. of blade 31 7/8 in. (81 cm); W. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4 oz. (1021 g), Swords, The richly decorated hilt and pattern-welded blade ind...
EditorialThe Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Box also known as the Auzon casket, made from the bone of a beached whale, richly carved on the sides and lid in high relief with a range of scenes. The decorated panel in the lid shows a G...
EditorialFight between Frankish and Saracen knights. Franks are identified by their conical hull and elongated shield, with the rounded top and the bottom pointed. The Saracens cover themselves with a turban and protect themselves with a circular shield. Fresco...
EditorialDisk Brooch, 650?725, Made in northern France or western Germany, Frankish, Gold sheet, filigree, garnets with patterned foil backings, Overall: 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/2 in. (4.9 x 5 x 1.2 cm), Metalwork-Gold, The dress of Frankish women generally consi...
EditorialContainer for Holy Oils, 500?700, Made in Northeastern France, Frankish, Bone, polychromy, Overall: 3 1/2 x 4 7/16 x 1 3/4 in. (8.9 x 11.3 x 4.5 cm), Ivories-Bone, This portable container for holy oils is decorated with incised circular patterns, some ...
EditorialSpain. Siege of Zaragoza, also called First Siege of Zaragoza (542) by the Frankish king Childebert I (496-558) with the help of his brother Chlothar I (c. 497-561), the Old. He was forced to retreat. Engraving by Rafael del Castillo. "Historia de Espa...