Early Medieval Treasures

A collection of treasures from cultures around the world, that were created in the time between 100 to 1200 CE. These artifacts from everyday life show that this was not a dark age but an age of beauty.
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Detail of the so-called portable altar of Saint Andrew (Andreas-Tragaltar or Egbert-Schrein) in the treasury of Trier Cathedral, Germany. The reliquary contained a sandal of Saint Andrew, as well as the cup of Saint Helena, shackles from the chain of Saint Peter, some of his beard hair, and a nail of the Holy Cross (in a separate reliquary). The object is the most famous work in the Trier Cathedral treasury and a major work of the 10th-century Egbert workshop in Trier.
The Galloway Viking hoard is back in Dumfries and Galloway for exhibition
The Galloway Viking hoard is back in Dumfries and Galloway for exhibition
Bow Brooch | Work of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bow Brooch
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant With Garnet
Byzantine Gold Cross Pendant with Garnet - Sep 12, 2015 | TimeLine Auctions Ltd. in United Kingdom
"Viking \"Winged Man\" Pendant"
"This \"Winged Man\" pendant is a replica of the find from Uppåkra, Scania, Sweden. 10th century. It may represent the smith and craftsman of Norse Mythology Völundr. At the end of the \"Ballad of Völundr\" he escapes with the help of wings or taking the shape of an eagle. Hand made of bronze. Measures: 4,8 x 3,4 cm."