The Franks Casket
Author | : Leslie Webster |
Publisher | : Objects in Focus |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 071412818X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780714128184 |
Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Franks Casket by : Leslie Webster
Download or read book The Franks Casket written by Leslie Webster and published by Objects in Focus. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Franks Casket has intrigued and puzzled viewers since its rediscovery in the 19th century. Made in northern England in the 8th century, the sides and lids of the casket care some of the most intricate carvings known from Anglo-Saxon times. This book explores the meaning, function and history of this piece.