Title |
Franks Casket, front view |
Location City/State |
Northumbria (origin) |
Location Country |
England |
Style Period |
Medieval Art: Anglo-Saxon |
Description |
The front is divided into two scenes: the left is derived from the Germanic legend of Weland the Smith, while the right depicts the Adoration of the Magi |
Creation Date |
first half of 8th Century CE |
Form |
object / relief |
Medium |
whale bone |
Dimensions |
L: 22.9 cm, W: 19 cm, H: 10.9 cm |
Repository |
British Museum, London (England) |
Source |
British Museum, London (England); Slide Library 170 -Medieval Material Culture |
Work ID |
15019 |
Rights |
© Trustees of the British Museum |
ARK |
ark:/87278/s63b9bk2 |
Setname |
uu_aah_art |
ID |
40803 |
Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s63b9bk2 |