5th Century Collection (#29)

Detail of Simon on Mosaic Pavement, 5th century. Villa at Argos, Greece

Roman Iron Swords, Key and Clay Lamp from Bavaria, Germany, c2nd century BC-5th century. Grunwald Museum

Claw Beaker from an Anglo-Saxon grave at Lyminge, Kent, 5th century. At Maidstone Museum. A claw beaker is a name given by archaeologists to a type of drinking vessel often found as a grave good in

Dwarf from Sigiriya Rock fortress, 5th century, Sri Lanka. (20th century). According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa

Early Christian Sarcophagus, 5th century
Early Christian Sarcophagus, now in the Basilica of S. Apollinare in Classe. It depicts Christ giving a scroll (the symbol of authority over the church) to St Peter, 5th century

Medieval mosaic of the sack of Constantinople, 5th century
Medieval mosaic of the sack of Constantinople, taken by soldiers of the 4th Crusade, in the church of San Giovanni Evalangista, 5th century

Bronze plaque of a horse, 5th-9th century
Bronze plaque of a horse from Denmark. From the National Museums collection in Copenhagen, 5th-9th century

Coptic Pilgrim Flask, 4th-5th century
Ccoptic pilgrim flask inscribed St Thecla, from the Louvres collection, 4th-5th century

Capernaum Temple, 5th century
Capernaum Temple in Galilee, built over the foundations of an older synagogue where Christ may have taught, 5th century

Dye vat in a Punic House, 5th century
Dye vat in a Punic House in Kerkovane, possibly used for murex purple, 5th century

Walls of houses in the Punic town at Kerkovane, 5th century
Walls of houses in the Punic town at Kerkovane, the best preserved Punic town in Africa, discovered in 1952, 5th century

Bath in a Punic Town, 5th century
A bath in a house in Kerkovane, a Punic town. It is the best preserved in Africa, 5th century

Punic townhouse and Dye Vats, 5th century
Possible dye vats for purple from murex in a Punic house in Kerkovane, the best preserved Punic town in Africa, 5th century

Vault mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placida, 5th century
Vault mosaic from the Mausoleum of Galla Placida, showing the Bull, symbol of the Evangelists, 5th century

A byzantine mosaic of St Peter, 5th century
A byzantine mosaic of St Peter in the Dome of the Bapistry of the Arians in Ravenna, 5th century

Mosaics in the dome of the Baptistry of the Arians, 5th century
Mosaics in the dome of the Baptistry of the Arians in Ravenna, 5th century

A mosaic of the baptism of Christ, 5th century
A mosaic of the baptism of Christ, with the figure of the River Jordan on the left, and St John the Baptist on the right. The mosaic is on the dome of the Baptistry of the Arians in Ravenna

The sarcophagus of Bishop Theodorus, 5th century
The sarcophagus of Bishop Theodorus, in San Apollinare in Classe in Ravenna. Note the chi-rho cross and the peacock, which are Christian symbols, 5th century

Mosaic of St Paul and St Peter in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, 5th century
Mosaic of St Paul (left) and St Peter (right) in the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, 5th century

St Simeon Stylites on top of his post, 5th century
Detail of a Christian funerary relief from Egypt showing St Simeon Stylites (c. 390 - 2 September 459) on top of his post, 5th century

Ivory leaf of a consular diptych of Flavius Anastasius, 6th century
Ivory leaf of a consular diptych of Flavius Anastasius (c. 430 - July 518) from Constantinople, 6th century

Byzantine ivory showing Pilate condemning Christ and the denial of St Peter, 5th century
Detail of a Byzantine ivory panel from a casket, showing Pontius Pilate condemning Christ and the denial of St Peter, 5th century

Ivory panel of the baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, 5th century
Ivory panel of the baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, originally from Rome and from the British Museums collection, 5th century

Byzantine ivory panel showing the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning, 5th century
Byzantine ivory panel from a casket showing the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning, from the British Museums collection, 5th century

Ivory panel showing the incredulity of Doubting Thomas, 5th century
Byzantine ivory panel showing the incredulity of Doubting Thomas from a casket, from the British Museums collection, 5th century

Ivory panel showing the baptism of Christ, 6th century
Ivory panel showing Te Baptism of Christ by St John the Baptist, possibly made in Egypt, 6th century. From the British Museums collection

Byzantine ivory panel showing Christs baptism, 5th century
Byzantine ivory panel showing Christs baptism, from the British Museums collection, 5th century

Roman relief of a Roman cavalry officer riding down a barbarian, 5th century
Roman relief of a Roman cavalry officer riding down a barbarian, from the tomb of Flavius Bassus, 5th century

Merovingian belt-buckle, 5th century
Merovingian belt-buckle of silver on iron from Recy sur Ource, France. Now in Chatillion-sur-Seine Museum, 5th century

View of the Roman forum, 5th century BC
View of the Roman forum. On the left is the temple of Saturn, and on the far right is the temple of Castor and Pollux, 5th century BC

Interior of the Greek so-called temple of Neptune in Paestum, 5th century
Interior of the so-called doric temple of Neptune, dedicated to Hera, in Paestum, 5th century

The Roman forum, 2nd-5th century
The Roman forum, from the Tabularium on Capitoline Hill. The column of Phocas is in the centre, and the temple of Castor and Pollux on the right, 2nd-5th century

The Roman forum in the evening, 2nd century
The Roman forum in the evening, with the column of Phocas visible in the foreground. The temple of Castor and Pollux is visible on the right, 2nd century

The temple of Concord on Sicily, 5th century
The doric temple of Concord on Sicily, 5th century

Mosaic in the dome of the Bapistry of the Arians, 5th century
Mosaic in the dome of the Bapistry of the Arians in Ravenna. It shows John the Baptist baptising Christ, next to a personified river Jordan, surrounded by apostles, 5th century

Mosaic detail showing St Peter, 5th century
Mosaic detail from the Archbishops Chapel in Ravenna, showing St Peter (1 - 67 AD), 5th century

Mosaic detail showing St Paul, 5th century
Mosaic detail from the Archbishops Chapel in Ravenna, showing St Paul (10 - 67 AD), 5th century

Two-headed Celtic Janus figure, 5th century
Two-headed Celtic Janus figure, at Boa Island, County Fermanagh, Ireland. The form is related to Spanish fiddle-idols, 5th century

Awkana Buddha, a colossal statue
Awkana Buddha, a c. 12 metre high colossal statue at Awkana in Sri Lanka, cut from the solid rock face

Etruscan grave-slab showing a man being suckled by a beast, 5th century
Detail of an Etruscan grave-slab showing a man being suckled by a beast, a predecessor to the Romulus and Remus legends, 5th century

St Patricks stone on the Hill of Tara, 5th century
St Patricks stone on the Hill of Tara, where he officiated, 5th century

St Barnabas Monastery in Cyprus, 18th century
St Barnabas Monastery in Cyprus, famous for its icon painters, 18th century

Two headed pagan Celtic figure, 5th century
Two headed pagan Celtic figure, with a libation hollow between the two heads, and really two separate figures. It is often compared to Spanish fiddle-idols

Greek temple of Olympian Zeus on Sicily, 5th century
Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agriento, Sicily. The statue of a giant Telemone is visible, 5th century

Coins from the Hoxne hoard, Roman Britain, buried in the 5th century. Found in Hoxne, Suffolk in 1992, it contained jewellery and a variety of precious tableware

Gold bracteate from a fifth century Norwegian hoard, 6th century
Gold bracteate from a Norwegian hoard, based on a Byzantine coin, 6th century

Scythian gold scabbard from Russia, 5th century
Scythian gold scabbard from Litoi in south Russia, now in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 5th century

Zapotec pottery figure of an old man god, 5th century
Zapotec pottery figure of an old man god, from the British Museum, 5th century

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The 5th century was a time of great historical significance, marked by various events and cultural artifacts that continue to captivate us today. From the ruins of King Kassapas Palace in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka, to the majestic Sigiriya Rock Fortress (Lion Rock), designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur of ancient civilizations. In the realm of art, Michael Pacher's masterpiece "The Devil Presenting St Augustin with the Book of Vices" showcases his exceptional talent and creativity during this period. The intricate details and symbolism depicted in this painting leave us mesmerized. Another captivating artwork from this era is "Achilles binding Patroclus wound, " which portrays an intense moment from Greek mythology. This sculpture captures both the physical strength and emotional depth prevalent in ancient storytelling. Moving towards Asia, we encounter a limestone head from Gandhara (northwest Pakistan) dating back to the 4th-5th century A. D. This artifact represents not only exquisite craftsmanship but also serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this region. Turning our attention to historical events, we witness Visigoths and Romans joining forces at Chalons to defeat their common enemy -the Huns. This battle signifies unity amidst adversity and highlights how different cultures can come together for a greater cause. Similarly, when Germanic invaders threatened Fiesole in 406 AD, their advance was halted by brave defenders who stood firm against these incursions. Their resilience reminds us that history is shaped by those who refuse to surrender their lands or values without a fight. Artistic expressions continued during this era with Giovanni Bellini's "Saint Jerome reading in a Landscape. " The serene atmosphere portrayed transports viewers into contemplation while appreciating nature's beauty alongside spiritual enlightenment. Delving into religious artifacts further reveals fascinating insights about faith during this period.