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The Franks (Auzon) Casket. Anglo-Saxon, ca. 700 CE. 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, when the three wise men visited the newborn Christ, labelled 'maegi' in runes. From Northumbria, England. With text in Runic and Roman script. The style of the carving, and dialect of the inscriptions, show that the casket was made in northern England, probably in a monastery. Made at a time when Christianity had not long been established in England, it reflects a strong interest in how the pagan Germanic past might relate to Christ's message, and to the histories of Rome and Jerusalem. Whalebone, 22.9 x 19 x 10.9 cm. Inv. PY 1867,0120.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART331230

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3600px × 2718px

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