10th Century Gallery

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan, on the day of Eadwig's consecration as king. Edwy All-Fair or Eadwig (c941-959 AD) was the King of England from 955 until his death. He was married briefly to Aelfgifu or Elgiva (ruled 955-959). Engraving after a work of the late 18th century. [John Tallis & Company, London & New York]

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Inscribed Seal, Iran, 10th-11th century. Creator: Unknown

Inscribed Seal, Iran, 10th-11th century. "Rely on God;" or "Ali trusts in God"

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Ewer with Arabic proverb, "Devotion fortifies action"

Ewer with Arabic proverb, "Devotion fortifies action", Iran or present-day Uzbekistan, 10th century. inscription in Kufic script "devotion fortifies action"

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