The Franks Casket

The Franks Casket
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Publisher : Objects in Focus
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ISBN-10 : 071412818X
ISBN-13 : 9780714128184
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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.


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