The Bosworth boar, a silver gilt badge, the emblem of Richard III, found at the site of the Battle of Bosworth. It may have belonged to one of the king's knights or even to Richard himself. Circa 1485, England.jpeg (55 КБ) 876 просмотров
A Byzantine ivory diptych with circus scenes, 5th century CE, now housed at the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.jpeg (740.08 КБ) 840 просмотров
A coin from the reign of Eadbald of Kent circa 620. This is probably the earliest ever contemporary depiction of a UK Monarch.jpeg (107.29 КБ) 710 просмотров
Всё-таки интересно, что их в двенадцатом веке наталкивало на мысль украшать подобным образом католические храмы? В России в двадцать первом, пожалуй, припаяли бы лет десять за оскорбление чувств верующих.
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Detail of a corbel at the 12th century CE Collegiate church of San Martin de Elines in Spain.jpeg (142.23 КБ) 607 просмотров
The halls of Clisson in France, were built in the 14th century to the market place created by the lords of the city a century ago.jpeg (732.08 КБ) 536 просмотров
One of the 4 angels curious about the outcome of the Last Judgment. Details from the 12th century CE Abbey Church of Sainte-Foy in Conques, France.jpeg (117.48 КБ) 164 просмотра