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A Saxon chief
Costume of a pagan Saxon chief. He wears a four-pointed helmet, a cuirass, and blue cloak. He stands on a dead body. In his hand he holds a cup. He also holds a spear and a shield armed with a boss. Image taken from The Costume of the original inhabitants of the British Islands from the earliest periods to the sixth century, to which is added that of theGothic nations on the Western Coasts of the Baltic, the ancestors of the Anglo-saxons and Anglo-Danes.. Originally published/produced in R. Havell: London, 1815. Author Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, C H Smith, Illustrated by Robert Havell.
Location
British Library/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
AR9114594
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4367px × 5899px
Photo Credit
© British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY
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Accessories
administrative role
Ammunition
ARMAMENT
Armor
ballistics
blue
BOSS
Buckler
CHIEF
Cloak
Clothing
color
Costume
Cup
Death
Death Scene
General
Helmet
military occupations
personal adornment
protective clothing and accessories
Shield
side-arm
side-arms
Soldier
Spear
Tools and Equipment
TROOPER
Weapon, Military
weapons and ammunition