Tenth Century Collection (page 18)

Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

South Entrance to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
South Entrance to Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Gregory the Great, St. Benedict, and St. Cuthbert, 1908. From Early London - Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1908]

10th Century. British Museum, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

Olaf took the old woman in his arms, 10th or 11th century (1913). Olaf the Peacock (c938-1006) was a merchant and chieftain

Murtough on his journey with the King of Munster in fetters, 941 (1913). Artist
Murtough on his journey with the King of Munster in fetters, 941 (1913). Muirchertach mac Neill (d943), King of Ailech, took Cellachan Caisil (d954), King of Munster

King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
King Olafs Long Serpent, 10th century (1913). The Long Serpent was a ship, constructed by the master shipbuilder Thorberg Skafhog for the Norwegian King Olaf Trygvason (c960-1000)

The dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
The dying King Haakon carried to his ship, 961 (1913). King Haakon I (Haakon the Good) (c920-961) of Norway was mortally wounded at the Battle of Fitjar in 961

Thorolf slays Earl Hring at Brunanburgh, 1913. Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
Thorolf slays Earl Hring at Brunanburgh, 937 (1913). Thorolf Skallagrimsson was an Icelandic Norse warrior who fought in the Battle of Brunanburh in 937

Olaf Cuaran, 10th century (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
Olaf Cuaran, 10th century (1913). Olaf Cuaran (c926-981) was a Norse-Gael who was king of York and king of Dublin. He was known as a renowned warrior and a ruthless pillager of churches

Harald Fairhair, King of Norway, 9th or 10th century (1913). Harald I of Norway (c850-c933), known as Harald Fairhair, was the first King of Norway, ruling from 872-930

Obelisk at Forres, Moray, Scotland, 1821. Artist: William Daniell
Obelisk at Forres, Moray, Scotland, 1821. Known as Suenos Stone, this 23 foot high carved standing stone is thought to have been erected sometime between c800 and 1000

Monastery of St Naum, near Ohrid, Macedonia. Named after its founder, the Orthodox Monastery of St Naum was established in 905. It stands on the shores of Lake Ohrid

Castle Museum, Limassol, Cyprus, 2001. Limassols castle was built in c1000 by the Byzantines. It is said that Richard the Lionheart married his fiancee, Berengaria of Navarre

Interior, Priory Church of St Mary, Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, 2010. St Marys Priory Church dates from the 10th century, making it one of the few remaining Anglo-Saxon monastic buildings in

Priory Church of St Mary, Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, 2010. St Marys Priory Church dates from the 10th century, making it one of the few remaining Anglo-Saxon monastic buildings in existence in

Ruins of Kantara Castle, North Cyprus. The castle was originally built by the Byzantines in the 10th century as protection against Saracen invaders but was enlarged and remodelled by the Lusignans

Kantara Castle, North Cyprus. The castle was originally built by the Byzantines in the 10th century as protection against Saracen invaders but was enlarged and remodelled by the Lusignans

Pile Gate, Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Pile Gate is the western entrance to the Old Town of Dubrovnik through the 10th century walls

Lady Wulfrun statue and St Peters Church, Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The city of Wolverhampton is named after Lady Wulfruna, a Saxon noblewoman, who founded the town in 985

Byzantine chapel, St Hilarion Castle, North Cyprus. Dating from the 10th century, St Hilarion Castle stands on top of a peak in the Kyrenia mountain range in northern Cyprus

St Hilarion Castle, North Cyprus. Dating from the 10th century, St Hilarion Castle stands on top of a peak in the Kyrenia mountain range in northern Cyprus

France, early 19th century, (c1930s). Artist: Richard Thomas Underwood
France. Perched on a needle point of volcanic rock the church of S. Michel d Aiguilhe is the glory of Le Puy in the Haute Loire, early 19th century, (c1930s). From Geographical Magazine, Volume 3

King Edmund the first Assassinated by Leolf the Robbe, c1787
King Edmund the first Assassinated by Leolf the Robber, while celebrating the Feast of St. Augustine in the Church of Puckle in Gloucestershire, c1787

King Athelstan saving the Life of his Father, Edward the Elder at the Battle of Sherwood, c1787
King Athelstan saving the Life of his Father, Edward the Elder at the Battle of Sherwood by taking Leofrid the Dame Prisoner, c1787

King Edgars first Interview with Queen Elfrida, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence

The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 973 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
The barge of Edgar manned by eight kings on the Dee, 1864. Edgar I, known as Edgar the Peaceful or the Peaceable, was King of England from 959 to 975

Page from the Benedictional of St. Ethelwold, c970, (1902). From the collection of the British Library, London. From Social England, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Bulgaria... c1920. Artist: LG Popoff
Bulgaria. In a beautiful beechwood valley of the Rila mountains is the Rita Monastery, which can shelter two thousand pilgrims, c1920

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)

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

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The tenth century was a time of great historical significance, marked by various events and cultural developments. One notable figure from this era was St Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose influence can be seen in a coloured engraving depicting him. Another glimpse into the past comes from the dynasties that ruled during the time of the Buwayids, as depicted in a captivating image created by Emery Walker Ltd. Intriguing tales also emerge from this period, such as the legendary encounter between St Dunstan and the devil in 1826. This story showcases both religious beliefs and folklore prevalent at that time. An Anglo-Saxon map dating back to the tenth century provides us with insights into geographical knowledge and cartography practices of that era through an intricate engraving. Royal affairs are not forgotten either; Edwy and Elgiva's mid-19th-century portrayal sheds light on their relationship during this epoch. Additionally, we catch a glimpse of Buddhist artistry through depictions like the seated Lohan statue from 907-1125 AD or a figure of Guanyin from Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127), showcasing spiritual devotion prevalent during these times. Furthermore, we explore different aspects of life through diverse artifacts like a silver Viking disc-brooch imitating Byzantine coinage possibly originating in York or a Buddhist chaitya made of sandstone dating back to mid-10th century AD. Lastly, we delve into feudal society with "The Ceremony of Feudal Service" captured in an unknown artist's work from c9th-10th century. This painting gives us insight into social structures and customs observed during those times.