Franks Casket, front view

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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
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