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9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection (#7)

The 9th century was a time of great cultural and historical significance, as evident from the diverse range of artifacts and events that shaped this era

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance, sword and shields, 9th century

Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance, sword and shields, 9th century
6338987 Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance, sword and shields, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval battle scene with two warriors armed with lance)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Hunter wrangling a wild animal, 9th century

Hunter wrangling a wild animal, 9th century
6338984 Hunter wrangling a wild animal, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hunter wrangling a wild animal, 9th century. From an illuminated manuscript from the Bibliotheque Royale)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century

Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century
6338953 Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish priests in chasubles and surplices, 9th century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho)

The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho)
3622073 The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Anglo Saxon womens costumes, 9th and 10th century, 1854 (engraving)

Anglo Saxon womens costumes, 9th and 10th century, 1854 (engraving)
7235656 Anglo Saxon womens costumes, 9th and 10th century, 1854 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo Saxon woman in mantle)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Anglo Saxon mens costume, 9th and 10th century, 1853 (engraving)

Anglo Saxon mens costume, 9th and 10th century, 1853 (engraving)
7235655 Anglo Saxon mens costume, 9th and 10th century, 1853 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo Saxon man in double tunic)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit, 1852 (engraving)

Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit, 1852 (engraving)
7235654 Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit, 1852 (engraving) by Strutt, Joseph (1749-1802); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho)

King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho)
7185266 King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Charles the Bald receiving the demands of his half-brother Louis the German for the division of

Charles the Bald receiving the demands of his half-brother Louis the German for the division of the Frankish realms
7147854 Charles the Bald receiving the demands of his half-brother Louis the German for the division of the Frankish realms, 842 (engraving) by Roeber

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in

The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen
7147851 The Emperor Charlemagne receiving the envoys of the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid at his court in Aachen, 802 (engraving) by Zick

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ

Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ
LRI4626550 Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ (Golden altar representing scenes of the life of Christ)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ

St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino
LRI4586269 St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino, 824-860, Basilica of Sant Ambrogio, Milan by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Sacre (Couronnement) de Charlemagne (742 - 814) en 800 par le Pape Leon III - The Imperial

Sacre (Couronnement) de Charlemagne (742 - 814) en 800 par le Pape Leon III - The Imperial Coronation of Charles
FIA5402747 Sacre (Couronnement) de Charlemagne (742 - 814) en 800 par le Pape Leon III - The Imperial Coronation of Charles the Great by Pope Leo III in 800 par Stauder, Jacob Carl (1694-1756)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme

Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme
FIA5384917 Bouddhisme : mandala taizokai (Garbhadhatu) dit du Monde de la matrice - Gouache sur soie anonyme, 8eme-9eme siecle Dim 187x164, 3 cm To-Ji Kyoto, Japon by Asian School; To-ji, Kyoto

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Scribe at work with quill and knife at a writing desk, seated on a chair with footrest, 9th century

Scribe at work with quill and knife at a writing desk, seated on a chair with footrest, 9th century
6338982 Scribe at work with quill and knife at a writing desk, seated on a chair with footrest, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Costumes of Frankish princesses and lords, 9th century

Costumes of Frankish princesses and lords, 9th century
6338960 Costumes of Frankish princesses and lords, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Costumes of Frankish princesses and lords, 9th century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Musical instruments in the time of King David

Musical instruments in the time of King David
6338949 Musical instruments in the time of King David by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Musical instruments in the time of King David)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845

Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845
6338943 Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Zodiac within an illuminated initial D (reversed), 845

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Noble woman lounging on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque)

Noble woman lounging on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale)
6338978 Noble woman lounging on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale) by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars

Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck
6338934 Norman ship with carved animal figurehead on the bow, striped sail, oars, church-like forecastle on the deck, 11th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Eudes, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Eudes, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206863 Eudes, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: E)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century

Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century
6339012 Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Woman in cloak and tunic, hose and boots, 9th century

Woman in cloak and tunic, hose and boots, 9th century
6339009 Woman in cloak and tunic, hose and boots, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Woman in cloak and tunic, hose and boots, 9th century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne

Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne
6339003 Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Empress, 9th century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Medieval soldier in military costume lunging with lance and pennant, 9th century

Medieval soldier in military costume lunging with lance and pennant, 9th century
6338985 Medieval soldier in military costume lunging with lance and pennant, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Medieval soldier in military costume lunging with lance and pennant)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Statue of Louis III (863-882), king of West Francia, eldest son of King Louis II

Statue of Louis III (863-882), king of West Francia, eldest son of King Louis II and Ansgarde of Burgundy
6338969 Statue of Louis III (863-882), king of West Francia, eldest son of King Louis II and Ansgarde of Burgundy, Tinted lithograph by Villain after an illustration by Horace de Viel-Castel from his

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging, rowers and oars, rudder, 9th century

Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging, rowers and oars, rudder, 9th century
6338936 Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging, rowers and oars, rudder, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Frankish ship with naval ram, mast with sail and rigging)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Charles ΙΙ, or Charles the Bald (823-877), 9th-century king of West Francia and Italy

Charles ΙΙ, or Charles the Bald (823-877), 9th-century king of West Francia and Italy
6338929 Charles ΙΙ, or Charles the Bald (823-877), 9th-century king of West Francia and Italy, emperor of the Carolingian Empire by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Charles ΙΙ)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar, 824-859, Basilica sant Ambrogio, Milan, (gold and silver leaf)

Saint Ambrose Altar, 824-859, Basilica sant Ambrogio, Milan, (gold and silver leaf, and silver gilt on wood)
LRI4586313 Saint Ambrose Altar, 824-859, Basilica sant Ambrogio, Milan, (gold and silver leaf, and silver gilt on wood) by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ

Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ
LRI4586301 Saint Ambrose Altar: detail of the part facing the fideles representing scenes of the life of Christ (Golden altar representing scenes of the life of Christ)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: View of the archeological site

View of the archeological site
LRI4679914 View of the archeological site by Mayan (7th-10th century); Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho)

Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho)
5217472 Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Representation of the Arab astronomer Al-Farghani (Alfraganus) (9th century AD)

Representation of the Arab astronomer Al-Farghani (Alfraganus) (9th century AD)
GIA4772912 Representation of the Arab astronomer Al-Farghani (Alfraganus) (9th century AD. JC), " Compilatio Astronomica" Ferrara 1453

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Costumes of noble women of the era of Charlemagne and his sons. 1850 (engraving)

Costumes of noble women of the era of Charlemagne and his sons. 1850 (engraving)
7233256 Costumes of noble women of the era of Charlemagne and his sons. 1850 (engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-1892); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Worlds largest Buddhist temple complex, Borobudur, Java, Indonesia (engraving)

Worlds largest Buddhist temple complex, Borobudur, Java, Indonesia (engraving)
7147553 Worlds largest Buddhist temple complex, Borobudur, Java, Indonesia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worlds largest Buddhist temple complex)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman

Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
7147390 Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by American School

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: King Alfred the Great at his studies, 9th Century (engraving)

King Alfred the Great at his studies, 9th Century (engraving)
7149369 King Alfred the Great at his studies, 9th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great at his studies, 9th Century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Aethelbald, Aethelbert, Aethelred I and Alfred the Great, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before

Aethelbald, Aethelbert, Aethelred I and Alfred the Great, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest
7147394 Aethelbald, Aethelbert, Aethelred I and Alfred the Great, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by English School

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo)
7153218 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 9th Century)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Warships of the Royal Navy (chromolitho)

Warships of the Royal Navy (chromolitho)
7185913 Warships of the Royal Navy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships of the Royal Navy)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Costumes Through the Ages (colour litho)

Costumes Through the Ages (colour litho)
7163166 Costumes Through the Ages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes Through the Ages)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Coronation of Egbert, King of Wessex, 802 (engraving)

Coronation of Egbert, King of Wessex, 802 (engraving)
7149371 Coronation of Egbert, King of Wessex, 802 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Egbert, King of Wessex, 802)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, St Peters Basilica, Rome

Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, St Peters Basilica, Rome, 800 (engraving)
7147849 Coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III, St Peters Basilica, Rome, 800 (engraving) by Kaulbach

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Head of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, in his grave (engraving)

Head of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, in his grave (engraving)
7147848 Head of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, in his grave (engraving) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of Charlemagne (748-814)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: King Alfred the Great sharing his last loaf of bread with a poor pilgrim during the privations

King Alfred the Great sharing his last loaf of bread with a poor pilgrim during the privations caused by the Danes
7147392 King Alfred the Great sharing his last loaf of bread with a poor pilgrim during the privations caused by the Danes, Athelney, Somerset, 878 (engraving) by American School

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: David playing the harp, and other miniatures from manuscripts of the 9th Century (chromolitho)

David playing the harp, and other miniatures from manuscripts of the 9th Century (chromolitho)
7173011 David playing the harp, and other miniatures from manuscripts of the 9th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David playing the harp)

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and of England (engraving)

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and of England (engraving)
7173381 Alfred the Great, King of Wessex and of England (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (c848-899), King of Wessex and of England

Background image9 9th Ix Ixth Century Collection: Charlemagne wearing the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving)

Charlemagne wearing the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving)
7185722 Charlemagne wearing the imperial insignia of the Holy Roman Empire (engraving) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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The 9th century was a time of great cultural and historical significance, as evident from the diverse range of artifacts and events that shaped this era. From the beautifully crafted Qur'an pages in kufic script to Emperor Charlemagne's dedication to education, this period witnessed remarkable achievements. One such testament is the double page from a Qur'an in kufic script dating back to the late 9th century. The intricate ink and color on parchment showcase the artistic prowess of Islamic calligraphy during this time. Emperor Charlemagne's visit to a school highlights his deep interest in education and learning. His patronage of scholars earned him the title "patron of schools, " leaving an indelible mark on medieval education. Pope John VIII, who reigned from 872-882, is depicted in a representation from "I misteri del vaticano" by Franco Mistrali. This artwork offers us a glimpse into the Middle Ages and sheds light on Pope John VIII's influence during his papacy. Similarly, another pope who left an enduring legacy was Nicholas I the Great (858-867). A drawing from Mistrali's work captures his presence and importance within Vatican City during this period. In terms of military history, Danish soldiers clad in chain-mail suits of armor are portrayed through an engraving dated 1796. This depiction provides insight into their battle attire during that era. Anglo-Saxon soldiers also made their mark with suits of armor in the 9th and 10th centuries. Another engraving showcases these warriors' formidable appearance as they defended their lands with pride. Artifacts like the head of Buddha carved between 800-830 demonstrate religious influences prevalent at that time. Crafted out of stone, it serves as a reminder of Buddhism's prominence during this epoch. The Nagaraja guardstone made from granite further exemplifies ancient artistry dating between 800-900.