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Moses, King David and a prophet (one of four elements of an altar from the abbey of Maubuisson), attributed to Evrard d'Orléans (French Gothic sculptor, known 1292-1357) Marble, with small traces of polychrome and gilding 0,53 x 0,37 x 0,08m R.F. 476C
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Moses, King David and a prophet (one of four elements of an altar from the abbey...

Coronation mantle of Norman King Roger II of Sicily, embroidery, silk and pearls, Royal workshop, Palermo, Italy. Tree of life in the center, lions killing camels on either side. Kufic inscription around the border, giving the Hegira date 528 (1133-1134}, Inv. XIII 14 See 30-01-02/15-18
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Coronation mantle of Norman King Roger II of Sicily, embroidery, silk and pearl...

Lion's head from the centerpiece of the coronation mantle of Norman King Roger II of Sicily, 1133-1134. Royal workshop, Palermo, Italy. See 30-01-02/15-18 Inv. XIII 14
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Lion's head from the centerpiece of the coronation mantle of Norman King Ro...

Tree of Life and a lion killing a camel, detail of the centerpiece of the coronation mantle of Norman King Roger II of Sicily. The kufic inscription gives the Hegira date 528 {1133-1134) See 30-01-02/15-18 Royal workshop, Palermo, Italy. 1133-1134 Inv. XIII 14
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Tree of Life and a lion killing a camel, detail of the centerpiece of the corona...

Kneeling figure of a prince or king, from the Eagle Dalmatica, worn for the coronation by Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire (Duerer painting of Charlemagne). Chinese damask, purple silk embroidery. Around 1300. See 30-01-02/19-22 Inv. XIII 15
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Kneeling figure of a prince or king, from the Eagle Dalmatica, worn for the...

Game of chess,so-called chess set of Saint Louis.15th-17th The rumour that this chess set belonged to Saint Louis is unfounded. The crystal parts were made in Germany in the 15th century but the set was subsequently modified across the centuries, mostly in France. Louis XVII gave this chess set to his valet after losing one of the pieces. Rock crystal,cedar wood,gilt silver,gilt bronze,43 x 43 cm
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Game of chess,so-called chess set of Saint Louis.15th-17th The rumour that this...

King David dictating the Bible. Ivory,from the Abbey of S.Denis.
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King David dictating the Bible. Ivory,from the Abbey of...

Adoration of the Magi, detail from a triptych, French. 2nd half 14th. Ebony panel, H: 14,9 cm
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Adoration of the Magi, detail from a triptych, French. 2nd half 14th....

Le sceptre de Charles V of France -Scepter of King Charles V of France, surmounted by a statue of Charlemagne. Gold, pearls, precious stones (1380) Size: 60 cm MS 83
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Le sceptre de Charles V of France -Scepter of King Charles V of France, surmount...

Tomb of the Black Prince (so named because of the colour of his armour): Edward, prince of Wales (1330-1376), son of Edward III; famous English commander during the Hundred Years War. Gilded chopper; 14th century See also 16-01-03/64
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Tomb of the Black Prince (so named because of the colour of his armour): Edward...

Sundial for the miracle of Hezekiah,from "Postilles sur la Bible" by Nicolas de Lyre. MS 292,vol.3, fol.208 verso.French, 14th.
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Sundial for the miracle of Hezekiah,from "Postilles sur la Bible" by Nicolas...

The war between Philip II of France and Henry II of England,siege of Chateau-Gaillard (1189). From "Grandes Chroniques de France",folio 259 recto. French,end 14th.
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The war between Philip II of France and Henry II of England,siege of Chateau...