C8th Collection (#8)

Vairochana Buddha, from Balawaste, 7th-8th century (wall painting)
SCP58650 Vairochana Buddha, from Balawaste, 7th-8th century (wall painting) by Indian School; 75.8x56.9 cm; National Museum of India, New Delhi

Public flogging of adulterers, France, 8th Century (engraving)
6029364 Public flogging of adulterers, France, 8th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public flogging of adulterers, France, 8th Century)

Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peter
XEE4113764 Charlemagne (742-814) crowned by Pope Leo III (c750-816) at St Peters basilica in Rome on 25th December 800 - Sacred (Coronation) of Charlemagne (742 - 814) and 800 by Pope Leo III

Emperor Constantine IV and settlers, 1910 (lithograph)
3783432 Emperor Constantine IV and settlers, 1910 (lithograph); (add.info.: Emperor Constantine IV enlisting settlers to populate Thrace (historical and geographic area in southeast Europe)

Childebert III, King of the Franks (engraving)
969126 Childebert III, King of the Franks (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childebert III (670-711), King of the Franks

Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho)
969066 Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlemagne in the chapel of the Valkhof, Nijmegen)

The Battle of Poitiers, France, 732 (chromolitho)
972136 The Battle of Poitiers, France, 732 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Poitiers, France, 732)

Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne (coloured engraving)
972846 Aldhelm, Bishop of Sherborne (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldhelm (c639-709), Bishop of Sherborne

A monarch wearing state habit of the 8th Century (coloured engraving)
972838 A monarch wearing state habit of the 8th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monarch wearing state habit of the 8th Century)

Saxon mantles of the 8th Century (coloured engraving)
972837 Saxon mantles of the 8th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon mantles of the 8th Century)

The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th Century (coloured engraving)
972833 The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saxon tunic as worn in the 8th Century)

Saxon rustics of the 8th Century (coloured engraving)
972832 Saxon rustics of the 8th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon rustics of the 8th Century)

Stele depicting a musician (terracotta)
LSE867510 Stele depicting a musician (terracotta) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); Xi an Beilin Museum, Shaanxi Province, China; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Chinese, out of copyright

Stele depicting a musician (terracotta)
LSE867507 Stele depicting a musician (terracotta) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); Xi an Beilin Museum, Shaanxi Province, China; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Chinese, out of copyright

Arab tableware, 8th-9th Century (chromolitho)
1093754 Arab tableware, 8th-9th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab tableware, 8th-9th Century)

The courage of Pepin the Short, 8th Century (chromolitho)
1093824 The courage of Pepin the Short, 8th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The courage of Pepin the Short, 8th Century)

Anglo-Saxon women wear tunics over which are worn super- tunics or rocs & mantles. Head-rails or veils which are draped over the head, neck & shoulders cover their hair. Date: 8th century

Anglo-Saxon women wearing long tunics & super-tunics or rocs. The end of the sash style girdle is visible on the right. Head rails or veils completely cover the hair. Date: 8th century

A monarchal state habit: long green super-tunic worn under a draped mantle, bare feet, long hair worn with a gold fillet and a forked beard. Date: 8th century

Anglo-Saxon with a forked beard wears a green mantle fastened with a long brooch, a roc or super-tunic with a gold border over a short tunic with side vents & an ornate border. Date: 8th century

Anglo-Saxon king in a habit of state wears a long tunic & a roc or super-tunic. Note the forked beard. Date: 8th century

Priests, Soldier C8Th
Clergy: Ecclesiastical vestments; Soldier: chainmail, a tunic, hose or trousers & leg bandages. Woman: a kirtle with embroidered cuffs & a fur-lined super tunic. Date: 8th century

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"C8th: A Glimpse into the Riches of the 8th Century AD" Step back in time with this storage jar from the 8th-9th century AD, crafted meticulously out of earthenware. It serves as a tangible link to an era filled with historical significance and cultural treasures. Emperor Charlemagne, known for his passion for education and learning, visits a school in our captivating engraving. His patronage of scholars has earned him the title of the patron saint of schools, forever immortalizing his commitment to knowledge. In another engraving, we witness a Frankish chief and soldier from the 8th century. This depiction transports us to an age where bravery on battlefields shaped destinies and defined legacies. Marvel at a wall panel showcasing Na-Bolon-K'an adorned in ritual dress around 790 AD. Crafted using limestone, stucco, and paint, it offers insights into ancient rituals that once held great importance. An Anglo Saxon king accompanied by his equerry engages in battle through an enchanting engraving. The scene captures their unwavering determination amidst chaos - a testament to their warrior spirit. A spherical bead adorned with four glyphs made from jadeite takes us further back in time between 200-800 AD. Its intricate craftsmanship hints at ancient civilizations' rich symbolism and artistic prowess. Charlemagne himself graces yet another engraving - King of the Franks during the tumultuous period spanning from 742 to 814 AD. His reign left an indelible mark on European history as he united vast territories under one rule. The Battle of Poitiers comes alive through an oil painting created during the 1830s on pulp board. Witness this pivotal clash that altered political landscapes while shaping Europe's destiny forevermore. Delve into spiritual realms with "Resurrection of the Dead and Weighing of Souls.