Camels in early medieval western Europe: beasts of burden+tools of humiliation — new post :) http://www.caitlingreen.org/2016/05/camels-in-early-medieval-western-europe.html …pic.twitter.com/DT10rwW5a4
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A 12thC mosaic of camels, again illustrating the story of Rebecca from Genesis, in the Palatine Chapel, Palermopic.twitter.com/0oIGV3wKD9
The Erpingham Chasuble, made c.1400–30 in England and decorated with gold camels bearing flower baskets: http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O84718/chasuble-unknown/ …pic.twitter.com/0UKZaBstZy
Camels resting by the well, from the L6th-E7thC Tours/Ashburnham Pentateuch: http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53019392c/f51.item …pic.twitter.com/bl9PorcDeI
the range of races shown is striking: is that unusual?
Yes, it's intriguing! Don't think Vienna quite as wide range. Interesting to know where made: Spain, Italy, N Africa suggested
One of the mid-12thC Llangattock enamelled plaques showing a man on a camel; made in Belgium http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O110058/the-rolls-plaques-the-llangattock-plaque-unknown/ …pic.twitter.com/eo2sZSoKJi
A mid-13thC camel, Harley 475, f. 24: http://www.bl.uk/catalogues/illuminatedmanuscripts/ILLUMIN.ASP?Size=mid&IllID=16576 …pic.twitter.com/gneIJqa5F2
Punning camels, tomb of John Camel (d 1487), church of St John the Baptist, Glastonbury (ex-lay treasurer, Glastonbury Abbey)pic.twitter.com/kOmB5XatN4
oh, very nice! :)
A large Tang dynasty glazed earthenware model of a camel, c.700–750 AD, China; in @AshmoleanMuseum.pic.twitter.com/9h1ToYjbcI
A L7th-8thC glass vessel from Syria in the shape of a camel, probably for kohl or perfume: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1999.145/ …pic.twitter.com/ACbg5PV73O
Perfect chorus line for the Hokey-Pokey song..
Hah! :)
@FaithSeekerKids I feel like you'll appreciate the Biblical camel illustrations posted by @caitlinrgreen
I loved them! Check out the camel craft we did last Sunday. Treat of Hudaybiyyah!pic.twitter.com/xvR4QVmqSB
@DrJaninaRamirez Yes that was the Christmas show where they sang, 'Oh camel ye faithful'. Very moving.
@DrJaninaRamirez They're doing the cam-cam! #sorry
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