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Glass Fragments, Coptic, 4th-7th century. Creator: UnknownGlass Fragments, Coptic, 4th-7th century
Dish, Byzantine, 6th-7th century. Creator: UnknownDish, Byzantine, 6th-7th century
Vessel with Two Handles, Coptic, 4th-7th century. Creator: UnknownVessel with Two Handles, Coptic, 4th-7th century
Buckle, Byzantine, 5th-6th century. Creator: UnknownBuckle, Byzantine, 5th-6th century
Cross, Byzantine, 6th century or later. Creator: UnknownCross, Byzantine, 6th century or later
Statuette of the Personification of a City, Late Roman or Byzantine, 300-500. Tyche, the personification of chance or fortune, was also understood as the protector of cities
Earring, Langobardic or Byzantine (?), 6th-7th century. Creator: UnknownEarring, Langobardic or Byzantine (?), 6th-7th century
Jug, Jewish, 6th-7th century. Creator: UnknownJug, Jewish, 6th-7th century
Belt Buckle With Trapezoidal Plate, Germanic, ca. 500. Creator: UnknownBelt Buckle With Trapezoidal Plate, Germanic, ca. 500
View of the Church of San Pancrazio, Rome, from the South, 1834
Saint Michael, A. D. 2nd-6th century. Creator: UnknownSaint Michael, A.D. 2nd-6th century
The Funeral of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Master of MarradiThe Funeral of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century
The Rape of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Master of MarradiThe Rape of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. According to Roman legend, Lucretia was a noblewoman in ancient Rome whose rape by Sextus Tarquinius was the cause of a rebellion that overthrew
Wall Painting, A. D. 500-550. Creator: UnknownWall Painting, A.D. 500-550
Beautiful and Varied Pagoda Shrines of Shwe Dagon, Rangoon, Burma, c1930s. Creator: UnknownBeautiful and Varied Pagoda Shrines from the Steep Stairway of Sacred Shwe Dagon, Rangoon, Burma, c1930s. 6th century gilded Theravada stupa complex on Singuttara Hill in Yangon
St. Gowans Head and Chapel, 1898. Creator: UnknownSt. Gowans Head and Chapel, 1898. Grade I listed St Govans Chapel at St Govans Head, Pembrokeshire Wales built into the side of a limestone cliff during 13th century
Segmentum from a Tunic, 500s. Creator: UnknownSegmentum from a Tunic, 500s
Ornament (Gammadion and Segmentum) from a Tunic, 500s. Creator: UnknownOrnament (Gammadion and Segmentum) from a Tunic, 500s
Hanging with Christian Images, 500s. Creator: UnknownHanging with Christian Images, 500s. The significance of this rare hanging with Christian symbols outweighs its fragmentary condition
Four Fragments from a Hanging: Athena Partheneon, 500s. Creator: UnknownFour Fragments from a Hanging: Athena Partheneon, 500s
Icon of the Virgin and Child, 500s. Creator: UnknownIcon of the Virgin and Child, 500s. This tapestry glorifying the Virgin Mary is among the rarest objects in the museums collection
Border of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging, 500s. Creator: UnknownBorder of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging, 500s. Frontal heads with caps alternating with palmette leaves on a rich blue ground was a popular border design for luxurious woolen hangings
Altar Front, c. 540-600. Creator: UnknownAltar Front, c. 540-600. This carved marble panel resembles the front of an Early Byzantine sarcophagus, or coffin. While its decoration is typical of those produced in the Italian city of Ravenna
Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking, 500s. Creator: UnknownCurtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking, 500s. This large panel conveys merrymaking, wealth, and power through its symbolic imagery and deep purple colour
Curtain Fragment with Galloping Horse, 500s. Creator: UnknownCurtain Fragment with Galloping Horse, 500s. This large roundel framed with hearts displays a saddled horse galloping through a landscape, indicated by the stylized tree
Defeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. Creator: UnknownDefeat of the Saxons by Arthur, c1890. King Arthur defeats the Saxons at the Battle of Mount Badon in late 5th or early 6th century. From " Cassells Illustrated History of England"
Interior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, 1890. Creator: UnknownInterior of San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, 1890. The Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo, built by Theodoric the Great as a palace chapel during early 6th century with Byzantine additions
Entrance of Cave at Elephanta (Bombay Presidency), 1890. Creator: UnknownEntrance of Cave at Elephanta (Bombay Presidency), 1890. Five hindu caves dating to 2nd century and predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva
Trebizond, 1890. Creator: UnknownTrebizond, 1890. City on the Black Sea coast of northeastern Turkey, an important base in the Persian Wars of Justinian I and important trade route in the 8th to 10th centuries
Gregory the Great, (c540-604), 1890. Creator: UnknownGregory the Great, (c540-604), 1890. Pope Gregory I (c540-604) Bishop of Rome known for the Gregorian Mission, converting pagan Anglo-Saxons in England to Christianity
The Last Banquet of Alboin, (c570AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Last Banquet of Alboin, (c570AD), 1890. Alboin (530s- 572) king of the Lombards from c560-572, during a feast in Verona, ordered his wife Rosamund to drink from a cup
Entry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownEntry of Belisarius into Rome, (536 AD), 1890. Flavius Belisarius (c500-565) a general of the Byzantine Empire, during the Gothic War entered Rome unopposed in late spring 536 AD
Justinian, (c6th century), 1890. Creator: UnknownJustinian, (c6th century), 1890. Justinian I (c482- 565) Eastern Roman Byzantine emperor from 527 to 565. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597
Tomb of Theodoric, Ravenna, 1890. Creator: UnknownTomb of Theodoric, Ravenna, 1890. The Mausoleum of Theoderic, an ancient monument made of Istria stone outside Ravenna, Italy, built in 520 AD by Theoderic the Great as his future tomb
The Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas, 1890. Gobryas, a general of king Cyrus fights Gomates, (also known as Bardiya and Smerdis), or the false Smerdis, (a magi impersonator), c540BC
Tower of St Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo, 1906. Creator: UnknownTower of St Giovanni degli Eremiti, Palermo, 1906. The church, in Palermo, southern Italy, was founded in the 6th century but became a mosque after the Arab conquest of Sicily
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry LemonSt. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks
Represents King Arthur Wearing Costume of British Chieftain, Sixth Century ADRepresents King Arthur Wearing the Characteristic Costume of a British Chieftain of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier
The Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Empress Theodora - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
The Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisThe Emperor Justinian - Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
A Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert NorrisA Noble Lady of the Sixth Century, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P
Interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, 19th century. Creator: UnknownInterior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, 19th century. View of carved wooden minbar and Islamic texts inside the building while it was a mosque
Baptism of King Clovis I, 15th century, (1849). Creator: Paul LacroixBaptism of King Clovis I, 15th century, (1849). Scene depicting Frankish King Clovis I (466-511 AD) being baptised by Saint Remigius in the cathedral of Reims in northern France
Founding of the Abbey of St Genevieve, 15th century, (1849). Creator: E HaugerFounding of the Abbey of St Genevieve, 15th century, (1849). Scene depicting masons building the Abbey of St Genevieve in Paris
UK, Canterbury, Kings College view, 2009. Creator: Ethel DaviesBacks of some of the historic houses from the Kings School, a Church of England public school, dating from the 6th century (believed to be the oldest continuously operating school in the world)
Theodora and her court, Mosaic Church of San Vitale in Ravenna
Justinian and his entourage, Mosaic Church of San Vitale in Ravenna