Tenth Century Collection (page 9)

Seated Figure of a Lohan - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Cruelty of Dunstan to Edwy & Elgiva, 1838. Edwy (d.959), King of England from 955. Queen Elgiva and Dunstan (909- 988), an Abbot of Glastonbury Abbey, a Bishop of Worcester

Los 200 cavalleros companeros de los siete Infantes, cercados de la muchedumbre de los Moros... c17th century. Scene depicting the death of Fernando Gonzalez in a battle against the Moors

The English (during the reign of Edward the Elder) Defeating the Danish Army near Watchet, in Somerset-shire; a Few only Escaping by Swimming to their Ships, 1783. After William Hamilton (1751-1801)

Leofa the robber stabbing Edmund I at a festival at Pucklekirk, Gloucestershire 946 (1793)
Leofa the robber (after returning from banishment) stabbing Edmund I at a festival at Pucklekirk in Gloucestershire, 946 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W

King Edgar laying aside his crown on being repremanded by Archbishop Dunstan, c960s (1793)
King Edgar laying aside his crown on being repremanded by Archbishop Dunstan for having seduced a Nun, c960s (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Athelstan ordering publication of the scriptures translated into Anglo-Saxon, 930s (1793)
Athelstan ordering the scriptures to be made public after having had them translated into the Anglo-Saxon language, 930s (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W

Baptism of Rollo the Pirate Chief, 1909. Baptism of the Viking chief Rollo, who became the first ruler of Normandy. From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A

The Bishop of Laon swearing allegiance to Charles, Duke of Lorraine, 10th century (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 5, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Polo in Persia in the 10th century (1938). The white horse has been dyed with red henna. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Mares and foals, Persia, 10th century (1938). Found in the collection of the British Museum. A print from Thoroughbred Racing Stock, by Lady Wentworth, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, London, 1938

Bath Abbey, West front, c1925. The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath (Bath Abbey), is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England

Giant recumbent figure of Buddha, Pegu, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Giant recumbent figure of Buddha, Pegu, Burma, 1908. The second largest Buddha figure in the world, the 55 metre long, 16 metre tall Shwethalyaung Buddha is believed to have been built in 994 during

Bulb-bowl, Chinese, Song dynasty, 960-1279 (1925). Porcelain, with transmutation red glaze. Marked with the incised number lu (6). Chun chou

Earthenware vase, Chinese, Tang dynasty, 618-907 (1925). Incised through a white slip and painted in coloured glazes. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Detail of a picture of Paradise, Chinese, Tang dynasty, 618-907 (1925). Painting on silk. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Arhat holding a reliquary, China, Song dynasty, c960-1279 (1925). Painting on silk. A print from Chinese Art, Burlington Magazine Monographs, BT Batsford, Ltd, London, 1925

Frankish woman of the time of the Carolingians, 890-900 (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741)

Carolingian queen, 7th-10th century (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741) They became rulers of the Franks in 751 when Pepin the Short overthrew the last

The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). Artist: Spex
The people of Cambrai revolt, and drive out their Bishop, 10th-13th century (1882-1884). From 948, the city of Cambrai was governed by its bishop

Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Artist: Ahurel
Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of France, Noyon, 1st July 987 (1882-1884). Hugh Capet (c938-996) was elected King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
The Round Tower of Swords, Dublin, Ireland, from the east, 1924-1926. Irelands distinctive round towers are thought to have been built between 800 and 1000

Devi sculpture, Western India, c900 AD, (1929). Four-armed granulite figure holding sword and trident in the upper hands. The sculpture, of the Hindu goddess Devi, was made for worship

Pope John XII (c937-964), c19th century. John was Pope between 955 and 964

David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 10th century manuscript illustration from the Abbey of St Germain des Pres

Charles the Simple (879-929), 16th century (1849). Also known as Charles III. A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in the Rois de France, by du Tillet

Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec

How the Danes came up the Channel a thousand years ago, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

Crucifixion, 980-1000 AD. The Virgin and St John inscribing his testimony on a scroll, from the Ramsey Psalter, originally produced in Winchester

Pottery Figure of a Horse - T Ang Dynasty, c7th to 10th century AD, (1936). The Tang dynasty was preceded by the Sui dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Vaishravana travelling across the waves, from the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, c900. The Caves of the Thousand Buddhas form a system of 492 temples southeast of the center of Dunhuang, China

Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Hrotsvitha Presenting Her Book to the Emperor Otto I, 1501 (1906). Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (c935-c1002), was a German canoness, dramatist and poet

Eadgifu, Queen of England, (1777). Artist: Bayby
Eadgifu, Queen of England, (1777). Eadgifu of Kent (d968) was the third wife of Edward the Elder, King of England, who reigned from 899 to 924

Young woman of the late Carolingian dynasty, c990 (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741)

Mulhouse Altarpiece, open, c1385 (1955). St Vitus, St Wenceslas and St Sigismund. Found in the collection of The State Gallery, Stuttgart

St Adalbert, detail, after 1370 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
St Adalbert, detail, after 1370 (1955). Adalbert (c956-997), Bishop of Prague, was martyred in the course of his attempt to covert the Baltic Prussians to Christianity

Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Artist: Master Theodoric
Votive panel of Archbishop Jan Ocko of Vlasim, after 1370 (1955). Tempera on panel, seen before its restoration. It depicts the Virgin and Child surrounded by St Sigismund, the Emperor Charles IV

Benedict VII, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was pope from 974-983 AD

Benedict IV, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was Pope from 900 to 903 AD

Benedict V, Pope of the Catholic Church. Benedict was pope from 964 to 966 AD

Stephen VII, Pope of the Catholic Church. Stephen VII was pope from 928 to 931 AD

The Exposure of Prince Edwin, (1810). Artist: Milton
The Exposure of Prince Edwin, (1810). In 938 AD, Edwin, brother of King Athelstan, was implicated in a conspiracy. As a punishment he was set adrift in a small boat with no rudder or sail

Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Artist: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (19th century). Queen Elgiva seized by order of Archbishop Odo, and Dunstan inciting Edgar to rebel against his brother

Hugh Capet, King of France. Hugh Capet (c938-996) became King of France in 987, founding the Capetian dynasty

Edgifu of Wessex, consort of Charles III The Simple of France, (19th century). Artist: Delpech
Edgifu of Wessex, consort of Charles III The Simple of France, (19th century). Ogine, or Edgifu, of Wessex and England (902 AD-after 955 AD), was the wife of the Frankish king Charles III

King Edgar of England, (944-975 AD). Edgar was the son of King Edmund I of England. He reigned 959-975, and married Ethelflaed and Elfrida

The Wicked Queen Elfrida, (c1850). Aelfthryth (945-1000) was the second wife and Queen consort of King Edgar of England. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons

Pope John X. John, who was pope from 914 to 928, is rumoured to have been smothered in his bed

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