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King David of Israel with harp and companions.
From the First Bible of Charles the Bald (also known as the Count Vivian Bible or the Vivian Bible).
846 CE; 495mm x 345 mm
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King David of Israel with harp and companions. From the First Bible of Charles...

Charlemagne (742-814) and his third son Pippin (773–810) giving edicts to a clerk.
Illuminated manuscript; 10th century.
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Charlemagne (742-814) and his third son Pippin (773–810) giving edicts to a cler...

Throne of Charlemagne                                  
Aachen, Germany
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Throne of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany

Throne of Charlemagne                                  
Aachen, Germany
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Throne of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany

Throne of Charlemagne                                  
Aachen, Germany
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Throne of Charlemagne Aachen, Germany

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette,detail of the head.  
Bronze (9th, horse probably later)                     
24 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm - OA 8260                           
Possibly Charles le Chauve.
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Charlemagne, equestrian statuette,detail of the head. Bronze (9th, horse proba...

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette.                     
Bronze (9th, horse probably later)                     
24 x 17,5 x 9,5 cm - OA 8260                           
Possibly Charles le Chauve.
#30010322

Charlemagne, equestrian statuette. Bronze (9th, horse proba...

Sword and sheath for the coronation of the Kings of France,said to be that of Charlemagne,105 cm.
Ile de France, Gilt silver, copper, precious stones.                
From the Abbey of St.Denis.                            
MS 84
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Sword and sheath for the coronation of the Kings of France,said to be that of Ch...

King Harold I of Denmark (911-987 - aka Harald Bluetooth) proclaims his Catholic faith at Jelling, the old Viking capital of Scandinavia.
The locality is particularly noteworthy for being the site of the burial mound of King Gorm of Denmark and his wife Thyra, the parents of King Harold I of Denmark, who erected a Christian church on the spot. Harold also erected the Jelling stones – massive monolithic rune stones.
Gold leaf fragment; 10th century
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King Harold I of Denmark (911-987 - aka Harald Bluetooth) proclaims his Catholic...