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The Jaharis Lectionary, one of the greatest manuscripts from the height of the Byzantine empire, exemplifies the Byzantine interest in the literary arts.
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Carved Conch Shells 11-12th century“Shankha (Sanskrit: शंख, Śaṇkha), also spelled and pronounced as shankh and sankha, is a conch shell which is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Oldest Wooden Stave Chuch still standing in Norway
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There were originally 12 oxen to represent the apostles..
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White Mountain, Red Ware Wingate Black-on-white type
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Made in Burgandy France Once graced Portal of cathedral dedicated to St. Lazarus
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Illumination consisted of hand drawng decoration in ink and the adding leaf or powdered gold after
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On Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Spent many years as a dungeon for various rulers that held it.
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Mid 12th century Urnes style Norse Icelandic brooch
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Chalice of the Abbot Suger of Saint-Denis,
sardonyx cup with heavily gilded silver mounting, adorned with filigrees set with stones, pearls, glass insets, and opaque white glass pearls height: (7 1/4 in.) diam. at (4 7/8 in.) diam. at base: (4 5/8 in.) Widener Collection -
Cast in two sections which screw together, Inside there is a self-balancing receptacle for hot charcoal. Used for incense in church
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Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris was second cathedral to make use of flying buttresses, allowing for taller more elaborate buildings. Started in 1163
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Portal from Church Leonardo al Frigido, Tuscany Italy 1175, Workshop of Bidinus,
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Leaf from Beatus Manuscript: First Angel Sounds the Trumpet, Spanish Gold and Ink on Parchment
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Shrine of the Three Magi Christs Crucifixion Cologne Germany Nicholas of Verdun
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dragon aquamanile water jug North German copper alloy
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Cappella Palatina tilework at Christian chapel in Sicily.
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Molded pottery vessle
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Anaszi Cliff Palace at night,Arizona, built approimately 1200 AD
