C05th Collection (page 4)

Tombstone from a Jewish tomb in Jaffa, Byzantine Period (324-628) (stone)
BLP398329 Tombstone from a Jewish tomb in Jaffa, Byzantine Period (324-628) (stone) by Jewish School; Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk
XBP389393 Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk, gold & leather) by Altaic School; length: 64 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Elks head bridle ornaments, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood)
XBP389384 Elks head bridle ornaments, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood) by Altaic School; State Hermitage Museum, St

Cheekpiece decorated with heads, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood)
XBP389385 Cheekpiece decorated with heads, Altai nomadic, 5th- 4th century BC (wood) by Altaic School; length: 18 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Interview between Agesilaus and Pharnabazus (litho)
STC416121 Interview between Agesilaus and Pharnabazus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agesilaus II (444-360 BC)

The Spartans at Platea (litho)
STC416110 The Spartans at Platea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Platea, 479 BC)

Chimera, detail of the head (bronze)
XIR444217 Chimera, detail of the head (bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Chimere; ); out of copyright

Confucius, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1880 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438678 Confucius, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Perikles, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438572 Perikles, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

The Vandals in Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438564 The Vandals in Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Naophorous Statue of the Finance Officer and Overseer of Fields, Horwedja
491040 Naophorous Statue of the Finance Officer and Overseer of Fields, Horwedja, 521-486 BC (graywacke) by Egyptian 27th Dynasty (525-402 BC); h:43.00 w:14.20 d:23.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Keystone of an Arch: Female Bust within a Medallion Supported by Angels, 400s (limestone)
491501 Keystone of an Arch: Female Bust within a Medallion Supported by Angels, 400s (limestone) by Coptic, (5th century); h:22.25 w:63.70 d:12.10 wt: 33 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Fragment of a Floor Mosaic: Ibex near a Tree, 400s (marble tesserae)
499745 Fragment of a Floor Mosaic: Ibex near a Tree, 400s (marble tesserae) by Byzantine, (5th century); 85.09x94.61 (overall) 87.63x96.52 (mounted) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III (reverse), 408-425 (gold
499737 Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III (reverse), 408-425 (gold) (see CVL 499736 for obverse) by Byzantine, (5th century); w:2.25 wt:4.5 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Anahita Vessel, 300-500 (cast, raised, repousse, chased & gilted silver)
499555 Anahita Vessel, 300-500 (cast, raised, repoussA©, chased & gilted silver) by Sasanian School; 18.5x11.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Interior of Cylix by Euphronios, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438511 Interior of Cylix by Euphronios, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Fragment of Panathenaic Amphora (ceramic)
CZA228771 Fragment of Panathenaic Amphora (ceramic) by Greek School; 24.2x28.5 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (oil on canvas)
XAV227685 The Death of Socrates (470-399 BC) (oil on canvas) by Auvray, Felix (1800-33) (attr. to); 30x40.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Sophocles (c. 496-405 BC) at the age of 83 is honoured with an olive wreath by
CHT231183 Sophocles (c.496-405 BC) at the age of 83 is honoured with an olive wreath by the Athenian Magistrate (colour engraving) by Garnier

Heraclitus of Ephesus (c. 535-c. 475 BC) (oil on canvas)
CHT231178 Heraclitus of Ephesus (c.535-c.475 BC) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century) (after); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Pope Leo I (c. 390-461) repulsing Attila (c. 406-453) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI233288 Pope Leo I (c.390-461) repulsing Attila (c.406-453) (marble) (b/w photo) by Algardi, Alessandro (1598-54); St. Peter s, Vatican City; (add.info.: vision of St. Peter and St. Paul; ); Alinari

St. Patrick marking Connals shield with the Cross, from The Trias Thuamaturga
STC214637 St. Patrick marking Connals shield with the Cross, from The Trias Thuamaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland

St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving)
ALM289704 St. Jerome in his Study, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.4x18.8 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio

Goat, 6th-5th century BC (bronze)
HSC249039 Goat, 6th-5th century BC (bronze) by Greek; 8.4x8.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Greek, out of copyright

St. Patrick showing the people of Ireland the Four Gospels
STC214633 St. Patrick showing the people of Ireland the Four Gospels, from The Trias Thaumaturga, or Three Wonder-Working Saints of Ireland

Head of a goddess, Classical period, c. late 5th - early 4th century BC (marble)
659958 Head of a goddess, Classical period, c. late 5th - early 4th century BC (marble) by Greek School; height: 17.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright

Pediment with an Eagle, 400s (limestone)
491498 Pediment with an Eagle, 400s (limestone) by Coptic, (5th century); h:30.20 w:71.90 d:29.40 wt: 97 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; John L. Severance Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright

Roundel from a Curtain, 300s (plain weave ground with tapestry weave & supplementary weft
491303 Roundel from a Curtain, 300s (plain weave ground with tapestry weave & supplementary weft wrapping, un-dyed linen & dyed wool) by Byzantine School; h:45.20 w:47.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Looped Roundel from a Blanket or Cover, 300s-400s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft
491112 Looped Roundel from a Blanket or Cover, 300s-400s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping, un-dyed linen & dyed wool) by Byzantine School; h:49.50 w:55.25 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Portrait of Confucius (c. 551-479 BC) (gouache on paper scroll)
EDI39097 Portrait of Confucius (c.551-479 BC) (gouache on paper scroll) by Chinese School (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Frankish and Merovingian costumes, historical fashion plate from
CHT178731 Frankish and Merovingian costumes, historical fashion plate from Les Modes Francaises - Journal des Tailleurs, 1836 (coloured engraving) by French School

Selection of Frankish glasses, 4th-5th century (glass)
XIR192397 Selection of Frankish glasses, 4th-5th century (glass) by Merovingian School; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; French, out of copyright

Cross-legged figure with an object thought to be a drum, from Susa, Iran
BOO179131 Cross-legged figure with an object thought to be a drum, from Susa, Iran, 4th-6th century AD (bone) by Sasanian School; height: 14.5 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian

Relief depicting Xerxes I (c. 519-465 BC) with two attendants (stone)
XIR184027 Relief depicting Xerxes I (c.519-465 BC) with two attendants (stone) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Persepolis, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Two lion sequences which were sewn onto ceremonial robes, from Hamadan, c
BOO180364 Two lion sequences which were sewn onto ceremonial robes, from Hamadan, c.5th-4th century BC (gold) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); 2.1x3.7 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian

Statuette of a man, from Le Mans, 475-300 BC (gold)
XIR191328 Statuette of a man, from Le Mans, 475-300 BC (gold) by Gaulish; Dumbarton Oaks Collections, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Reliquary statue of Saint Foy, c. 980 (gold, silver, wood
XIR69382 Reliquary statue of Saint Foy, c.980 (gold, silver, wood, precious and semi-precious stones) (see 121295 and 162668) by French School, (10th century); Church of St

Mirror with Xiwangmu, c. 317-400 (bronze)
3533491 Mirror with Xiwangmu, c.317-400 (bronze) by Chinese School, Six Dynasties (220-589); diam: 18.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Early Six Dynasties Period)

Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho)
STC416037 Interview between Coriolanus and his wife and mother (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Almond-Shaped Pendant, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, garnet, and glass)
491348 Almond-Shaped Pendant, 400-600 (gold, lapis lazuli, garnet, and glass) by Byzantine School; h:5.10 w:2.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Grace Rainey Rogers Fund; out of copyright

Bowl, 350-450 (silver with niello)
499465 Bowl, 350-450 (silver with niello) by Byzantine; 7.7x19.4 weight:478 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Pilgrims Flask with Nimbed Figure, c. 400-600 (opaque glass with paint)
500278 Pilgrims Flask with Nimbed Figure, c.400-600 (opaque glass with paint) by Byzantine School; h:10.50 w:6.90 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lower Section of a Tunic, 400s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping
500192 Lower Section of a Tunic, 400s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping, un-dyed linen & dyed wool) by Egyptian, Byzantine Period

Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band, 400s-500s (plain weave, silk
499986 Rare Silk Tunic Fragment with Ornamental Sleeve Band, 400s-500s (plain weave, silk, tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping, un-dyed linen, dyed wool, silk) by Egyptian

Lamp and Stand, 400s (bronze)
499777 Lamp and Stand, 400s (bronze) by Byzantine, (5th century); 34.8x13.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Bronze oil lamps were made either with stands, like the nearby example)

Stepped Pitcher, 400-600 (silver)
499637 Stepped Pitcher, 400-600 (silver) by Sasanian School; h:35.6 wt:1, 589 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Iranian, out of copyright

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"C05th: A Journey Through Ancient Battles and Sacrifices" Step back in time to the 5th century, where history unfolds with tremendous force. Picture a scene of chaos as they crashed into the Persian Army, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of warfare. Marvel at the Virgin and Child with St. Benedict, a masterpiece from the Priory of St. Hippolytus of Vivoin. This captivating artwork captures divine serenity amidst a tumultuous era. Transport yourself to Kitts Cotty House through an enchanting engraving that reveals its timeless beauty. The black and white photo adds an air of mystery to this historic landmark. Behold the majestic Stag Plaque, cast in gold using ancient shell mold techniques dating back to 400-300 BC. It symbolizes strength and grace, reminding us of our connection to nature's wonders. Immerse yourself in "The Marathon, " depicted vividly in color litho within Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge. Experience the exhilaration and honor that emanate from this great Greek victory. Witness a revolt unfold before your eyes on a Cassone panel depicting Rome's turmoil in 451 BC and Appius Claudius' tragic demise. The oil painting brings forth emotions tied to power struggles throughout history. Feel your heart ache as you witness Saints Savin and Cyprian enduring unimaginable pain with iron hooks tearing their flesh apart – a haunting image from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix. Gaze upon an Attic red-figure calyx krater portraying Hypnos and Thanatos tenderly carrying Sarpedon's lifeless body – captured beautifully even in black-and-white photography. Experience martyrdom through "The Martyrdom of St. Symphorian, " painted meticulously on canvas in 1834; it serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice for one's beliefs.