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Lombard marble relief with dragons from sarcophagus of Abbese Theodata, from monastery of Santa Maria della Pusterola, Pavia. Around 735 CE see also 30-01-01/56-57
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Lombard marble relief with dragons from sarcophagus of Abbese Theodata, from mon...

Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by aValkyrie with a drinking horn. A viking ship is depicted at the bottom of the stone. Lillbjors, Gotland (Sweden); 8th century See also 30-01-10/50-51
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Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by aV...

Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by a Valkyrie with a drinking horn (detail). Lillbjors, Gotland (Sweden); 8th century See also 30-01-10/49, 51
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Viking picture stone with God Odin (Wotan) on his horse Sleipnir, welcomed by a...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/53-54
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/52, 54
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne on horseback (Sleipnir, God Odin's eight-legged horse) to the kingdom of the dead. The victor is welcomed by a woman who greets him with a drinking horn (?) as he comes riding in, closely followed by his attendants. All hold gold rings in their hands, symbol of the booty which they have won in the battle. A ship with chequered sail is depicted at the bottom of this stone, as on many others. Tängelgarda, Gotland (Sweden); 7th century See also 30-01-10/52-53
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Detail of the famous Tängelgarda picture stone showing a fallen hero being borne...

Viking picture stone depicting a dead hero riding Odin's eight legged horse Sleipnir to Valhalla where he is welcomed by Valkyre. Tjangvide, Gotland (Sweden); 8-9th century
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Viking picture stone depicting a dead hero riding Odin's eight legged horse Slei...

Viking picture stone with horse and animals (scene of a hunt). Sparlosa, Vastergotland (Sweden); 800 CE
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Viking picture stone with horse and animals (scene of a hunt). Sparlosa, Vasterg...

Oval tureen with lid, with the famous Meissen "onion" design. Two rams' heads form the handles (1730). Height 32 cm
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Oval tureen with lid, with the famous Meissen "onion" design. Two rams...

Meissen fish tureen, handles on body and lid in the form of salamanders. China-blue floral design. (1725) Diameter 22.5 cm
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Meissen fish tureen, handles on body and lid in the form of salamanders. Chi...

A phoenix on a bent tree perching above a row of rice straw fences. Detail from a large Meissen plate. The design is no longer Chinese, but strongly influenced by Japanese masters like Kakiemon. Diameter of entire plate 22.5 cm (1730-1735)
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A phoenix on a bent tree perching above a row of rice straw fences. Detail fro...

Four early Meissen vases with flowers on body and lid and lizards on the vase-shoulders (1725-1730). Height 23.6 cm
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Four early Meissen vases with flowers on body and lid and lizards on t...