7th Century Collection (#6)

Tremissis (Coin) of Justinian II, 685-695. Creator: Unknown
Tremissis (Coin) of Justinian II, 685-695

Solidus (Coin) of Constans II and Constantine IV, 659-668. Creator: Unknown
Solidus (Coin) of Constans II and Constantine IV, 659-668

Amulet in the Shape of Two Mirror-Imaged Birds, Byzantine Period (4th-7th century). Creator: Unknown
Amulet in the Shape of Two Mirror-Imaged Birds, Byzantine Period (4th-7th century)

Mirror with Frame, Late Roman-Byzantine Period (4th-7th century). Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Frame, Late Roman-Byzantine Period (4th-7th century)

Lamp with Cross, Byzantine Period (about 4th-7th century). Creator: Unknown
Lamp with Cross, Byzantine Period (about 4th-7th century)

Amulet of a Rooster, Byzantine Period (4th-7th century). Creator: Unknown
Amulet of a Rooster, Byzantine Period (4th-7th century)

Lamp, 6th / 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Lamp, 6th/7th century

Cosmetic Jar, 5th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmetic Jar, 5th-7th century

Solidus (Coin) Portraying Heraclius and His Son Heraclius Constantine, 613-616. Creator: Unknown
Solidus (Coin) Portraying Heraclius and His Son Heraclius Constantine, 613-616

Pilgrimage Jug with Christian Symbols, 578-636. Creator: Unknown
Pilgrimage Jug with Christian Symbols, 578-636

Jar, 5th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, 5th-7th century

Ritual Flask, 6th-7th century AD. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Flask, 6th-7th century AD

Mirror Decoration, Late Roman-Byzantine Period (4th-7th century). Creator: Unknown
Mirror Decoration, Late Roman-Byzantine Period (4th-7th century)

Solidus (Coin) of Leontius, 695-698. Creator: Unknown
Solidus (Coin) of Leontius, 695-698

Amulet of a Cross, Byzantine Period (4th-7th centuries). Creator: Unknown
Amulet of a Cross, Byzantine Period (4th-7th centuries)

Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c)
6338879 Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Sceptre, seal and throne of Dagobert I (c. 603-639), king of Austrasia, all the Franks, Neustria and Burgundy

Saint Odile (c)
6338875 Saint Odile (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Saint Odile (c.662-720), Abbess of Strasbourg, patron saint of the blind, her father Eticho or Adalrich, Duke of Alsace

Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c639-709, 1851 (engraving)
7235653 Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c639-709, 1851 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborn c.639-709)

iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century
FIA5373563 iron helmet khazar, 6-7th century by Central Asian School; Museum of History of Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Musee d histoire de Moscow Russia); Photo © Fine Art Images

Dagobert I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206862 Dagobert I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D)

Statue of Dagobert I (c)
6338877 Statue of Dagobert I (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Statue of Dagobert I (c. 603-639), king of Austrasia, all the Franks, Neustria and Burgundy

Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Sisebut (612-621) (Portrait of Visigothic King Sisebuto (Sisebuth, Sisebur)
FIA5401714 Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Sisebut (612-621) (Portrait of Visigothic King Sisebuto (Sisebuth, Sisebur)

The good King Dagobert (colour litho)
5208355 The good King Dagobert (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good King Dagobert)

Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Witteric (Witerico ou Viterico) (regne de 603 a 610)
FIA5401732 Portrait du roi wisigoth d Hispanie Witteric (Witerico ou Viterico) (regne de 603 a 610) - Peinture de Benito Soriano Murillo (1827-1891) Palais de las Cortes Madrid by Soriano Murillo

Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum)
1129575 Paradise Garden, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, by Rustichello da Pisa (tempera on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muß©Ñammad)

St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving)
7185714 St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers)

Mahomet (engraving)
7184039 Mahomet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomet. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172998 Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval Greek manuscripts)

St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving)
7147642 St Gall, Irish missionary to the German Alps (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Gall (c550-c646), Irish missionary to the German Alps

Rotta, VIIth Century, British Museum (engraving)
7155067 Rotta, VIIth Century, British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotta, VIIth Century, British Museum)

Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho)
7173004 Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho) by French School

Greek ivory carving depicting St Nicholas and the Virgin and Child, 7th Century (chromolitho)
7173164 Greek ivory carving depicting St Nicholas and the Virgin and Child, 7th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Tilo, apprentice of St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving)
7185715 St Tilo, apprentice of St Eligius, patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Tilo (Theau)

Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, India (rotogravure)
7185031 Parashurameshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, India (rotogravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parashurameshvara Temple, Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva)

The sparrow in the hall of King Edwin of Northumbria (litho)
7184974 The sparrow in the hall of King Edwin of Northumbria (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sparrow in the hall of King Edwin of Northumbria)

Dagobert Chair (coloured engraving)
7159148 Dagobert Chair (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagobert Chair)

Aethelburh, daughter of King Aethelbert and Queen Bertha of Kent, and wife of King Edwin of Northumbria
7184975 Aethelburh, daughter of King Aethelbert and Queen Bertha of Kent, and wife of King Edwin of Northumbria, 7th Century (litho) by English School

Pope Gregory I (chromolitho)
7173025 Pope Gregory I (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Gregory I (c540-604), miniature from a 12th Century manuscript

Pilgrim Flask (Bian Hu), Sui (581-618) or early Tang dynasty (618-907), c. late 6th/7th century

Globular Bowl, Sui (581-618) or Tang dynasty (618-907), early 7th century

Double-Bodied Amphora Vase, Sui dynasty (581-618). Creator: Unknown
Double-Bodied Amphora Vase, Sui dynasty (581-618)

Buddha, Standing with Hand in Gesture of Reassurance (Abhaymudra), Tang dynasty, 618-907, 7th/8th century

Bodhisattva in "Thrice Bent"Pose (Tribhanga), Sui or early Tang dynasty
Bodhisattva in " Thrice Bent" Pose (Tribhanga), Sui or early Tang dynasty, early 7th century

Head and Torso of a Dancing Figure, 5th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Head and Torso of a Dancing Figure, 5th-7th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pre-Angkor period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Pre-Angkor period, 7th/8th century

Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th / 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Four-Armed Seated God Ganesha, Shahi period, 7th/8th century. Made in Afghanistan, or what is now Pakistan

Handled Cup, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), late 7th / first half of 8th century
Handled Cup, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), late 7th/first half of 8th century

Bowl, Six dynasties (220-589) or Tang dynasty (618-907), c. 6th / 7th century
Bowl, Six dynasties (220-589) or Tang dynasty (618-907), c. 6th/7th century

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The 7th century was a time of great cultural and artistic development, as seen in the exquisite Coptic art of Egypt. One remarkable example is a painting on wood depicting Christ and Abbot Mena, showcasing the mastery of this ancient craft. Meanwhile, Saint John Climacus, an influential figure in Christian spirituality, is depicted at the top rung of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent in a late 12th-century icon. This artwork beautifully captures his spiritual journey and teachings. Moving to Byzantine art, we encounter an iconic representation of Saints Sergius and Bacchus. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring these revered saints to life. From Jerusalem's Mount of Olives, one can marvel at the breathtaking view that has inspired countless pilgrims throughout history. In literature, illuminated texts like the Gospel of St Luke from around 700 AD showcase both religious devotion and artistic skill. Each page tells a story through its meticulously crafted illustrations and calligraphy. Exploring different cultures during this era reveals fascinating artifacts such as an Anglo-Saxon pottery cremation urn found in Lincolnshire. This object provides insight into burial customs during this period. The Lindisfarne Gospels are another treasure from this time – their "Christi autem" page housed at the British Museum showcases intricate designs intertwined with biblical text. Traveling eastward to China brings us face-to-face with a celestial sphere from the Tang Dynasty (681-905 AD). Its colored engravings depict astronomical knowledge combined with artistic flair. Closer to home lies West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village in Bury St Edmunds – an immersive experience allowing visitors to step back into Anglo-Saxon times through reconstructed buildings and archaeological finds. From Asia to America, ancient ruins tell stories spanning centuries. Anasazi Ruins' Square Tower House within Mesa Verde National Park dates back between 600 AD and 1300 AD – offering glimpses into the lives of these ancient inhabitants.