8th Century Collection (page 6)

Palma in the Form of an Owl's Head, between 600 and 900. Creator: Unknown
Palma in the Form of an Owl's Head, between 600 and 900

Seated Figure Wearing Serpent Mask, A.D. 550-900. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Wearing Serpent Mask, A.D. 550-900

Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Standing Female Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Standing Male Figure (image 1 of 2), 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure (image 1 of 2), 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Figure, 100 B.C.-A.D. 700. Creator: Unknown
Figure, 100 B.C.-A.D. 700

Toad Ocarina, between c.700 and c.900 AD. Creator: Unknown
Toad Ocarina, between c.700 and c.900 AD

Robbrecht van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Robbrecht van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Robbrecht, count of Teisterbant. With coat of arms. From an illustrated manuscript with the genealogy of the lords and counts of Culemborg

Hildegarde der Franken, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Hildegarde der Franken, c.1600-c.1625. Hildegarde der Franken, Countess van Kleef, wife of Boudewijn van Kleef and Teisterbant, with coat of arms of France

Boudewijn van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de Kemp
Boudewijn van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Boudewijn, count of Teisterbant, with the coat of arms. From an illustrated manuscript with the genealogy of the lords and counts of Culemborg

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Chessmen, Portion of Chess-board... 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Chessmen, Portion of Chess-board, Dice, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Fragments of Mills, etc, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Fragments of Mills, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Candi Kalasan, near Yogyakarta, Central Java, 1817. Creator: Adrianus Johannes Bik
Candi Kalasan, near Yogyakarta, Central Java, 1817

Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900. Creator: Coptic School
Madonna and Child with a Saint, between 700 and 900

Saint Willibrord, 1625/30. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Saint Willibrord, 1625/30

Yamanobe no Akahito, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets...", c. 1842
Yamanobe no Akahito, from the series "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin isshu no uchi)", c. 1842

Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Charlemagne, plate seven from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Li Bai (Japanese: Ri Haku), from the series "A True Mirror of Japanese and Chinese... c. 1833/34
Li Bai (Japanese: Ri Haku), from the series "A True Mirror of Japanese and Chinese Poems (Shiika shashin kyo)", Japan, c. 1833/34

Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Creator: Edmund Sandars
Baghdad in the Days of Mansur, 1915. Aerial view of the walled city of Baghdad (modern-day Iraq) as it might have appeared in the 8th century AD

Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic, 700s. Creator: Unknown
Nude Female Dancers from a Tunic, 700s. Two rare nude female dancers with anklets and long scarves draped around their shoulders hold branches and pomegranates in their hands

Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Kingdom of the Franks Under Charlemagne, 1890. In 1771, Charlemagne (742-814) became king of the Franks, by 814, his empire encompassed most of Western Europe

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Sturz Der Irmensaule Durch Karl Den Grossen, 772 AD. According to medieval sources, Charlemagne

Don Rodrigo, last Visigothic King (671 -711), Tariq, Chief Berber, miniature of the Book Portraits of Kings 11th century

St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). Artist: Godescalc
St. Mark from the Godescalc Gospel Lectionary, 781-783 (1947). The Godescalc Evangelistary, Godescalc Sacramentary, Godescalc Gospels

The Crowning of Charlemagne, 800 AD, (19th century). Charlemagne (c742-814), king of the Franks (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD by Leo III

Beginning of St Luke's Gospel, 1894 (print)
3786795 Beginning of St Luke's Gospel, 1894 (print); (add.info.: Beginning of St Luke's Gospel - from the Lindisfarne Gospel. 720 A.D. A Short History of the English People, Volume I)

Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart
3790495 Iraq - Tallisim tower of ancient Baghdad rampart; (add.info.: Iraq - Tallisim the tower of the ancient Baghdad rampart which was built by Abu Jaffar el Mansour the first founder of Baghdad in)

Iraq - The Tomb of Sit Zobaida Baghdad
3790469 Iraq - The Tomb of Sit Zobaida Baghdad; (add.info.: Iraq - The Tomb of Sit Zobaida Baghdad, the wife of Haroun el Rashid the fourth Caliph of Abbaside)

Uma-Maheshvara, c.8th century (grayish green stone)
1070373 Uma-Maheshvara, c.8th century (grayish green stone) by Indian School, (8th century); 143.51x69.85x22.86 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). The lettering at top left is from the Lindisfarne Gospels, probably produced c715-720 AD in the monastery at Lindisfarne, Northumberland

The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Abbasid Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 786 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 8th century, and also showing the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Caspian Sea

The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
The Omayyad Caliphate v. Byzantine Empire, circa 748 A.D. c1915. Map of the Mediterranean and Near East, showing the Kingdom of Mohammed, Additions under the Caliphs

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Interior of the Hagia Irene in Istanbul

Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany 12th-8th century BC
Bronze Age Swords from Bavaria, South Germany, 12th- 8th century BC

Viking runestone with a ship and the eight-legged horse Sleipnir, 8th century
Viking runestone with a ship and depiction of Sleipnir, the eight-legged horse of Odin, whose mother was Loki. Found in Tjangivde, Alskog, Gotland, Sweden, 8th century

A Pict with hooded cloak & Pictish trousers, St. Vigeans, Scotland, c8th - 9th century
A Pict with hooded cloak & Pictish trousers, St.Vigeans, Scotland, c8th - 9th century

Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Sakanoue no Karitamaro Drawing His Bow, 1880. Series: A Mirror of Great Warriors of Japan

Fortress of Gwalior, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fortress of Gwalior, [India], 1857. The fort of Gwalior, the capital of Scindia's possessions, stands on a rock of sandstone

Turkey, Eastern Turkey, Harran, Ruins of Ulu Cami, 8th century

Hindu temple (8th century), Pattadakal, Karnataka, India

Taktsang Dzong (monastery) or Tigers Nest, built in the 8th century, Paro, Bhutan

Ecgberht Egbert Ecgbert Ecgbriht Ecgbeorht Ecbert
Ecgberht, 770/775 - 839, also spelled Egbert, Ecgbert, Ecgbriht, Ecgbeorht, and Ecbert. King of Wessex. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

San Silvestro in Capite, Sancti Silvestri in Capite, an 8th century church in Rome
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The 8th century was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements, as seen in the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels. These masterpieces showcase the skill and dedication of medieval scribes who meticulously crafted each page with vibrant colors and detailed designs. In the Arab empire, during the mid-700s, a flourishing civilization emerged, leaving behind magnificent illuminated texts like the Gospel of St Luke. The delicate brushstrokes and gold leaf accents bring to life sacred scriptures for all to admire. As snow gently falls on the small red pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one can't help but be captivated by its serene beauty. This image reminds us that even in ancient times, architectural wonders were created with precision and grace. A map dating back to c1060 centers around Jerusalem, providing insight into how people perceived their world centuries ago. Crafted by Spanish manuscript illuminators under Beatus' guidance, this map showcases their knowledge and imagination. Historical events are also depicted through artistry; such as Pope Adrian I's meeting with Charlemagne captured in a miniature from Chronicles incunabula. These visual records allow us to glimpse into significant moments that shaped history. The opening words of St Luke's Gospel "Quoniam" from the Book of Kells (c800) demonstrate not only religious devotion but also exquisite calligraphy skills passed down through generations. Each stroke is carefully executed with reverence for these holy texts. Traveling across continents brings us to Tikal: Mayan Inscription where an intricately carved canoe scene adorns an animal bone burial artifact. This testament to Mayan culture reveals their connection with nature and waterways as essential elements in their lives. Moving forward in time to c1960s Japan captures an enchanting photograph showcasing Kongo Rikishi (guardian) within the Todai-ji Temple at Nara.