An Anglo-Saxon rainbow from the 11thC Old English Hexateuch :) http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=cotton_ms_claudius_b_iv_f016v …pic.twitter.com/io6JK2VRHp
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An Anglo-Saxon rainbow from the 11thC Old English Hexateuch :) http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewer.aspx?ref=cotton_ms_claudius_b_iv_f016v …pic.twitter.com/io6JK2VRHp
Probably a complete coincidence but that cross-legged pose really reminds me of the Mithraic figures of Cautes and Cautopatespic.twitter.com/x3bBFtvjZH
Interesting idea...! Nice figurine of latter on the PAS btw :) https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/207498 …
Ooh yeah - that one has a real 'just hanging out on this street corner with my torch' vibe going on ;)
He's def v chilled! :-)
Why made in Britain?
Martin Henig and Ken Dark have both argued that style and nature suggest insular 'Late Antique' origin :)
As in the shield ambo?
A fairly detailed case based on artistic style, unusual features, and comparisons with British mosaics etc :)
is there an article to read about it?
I love the way she's holding on to her rainbow scarf like a paraglider :-)
Yes! One of my favourite images for that reason! :)
Thanks- whats the evidence for a 5thC British origin?
Henig and Dark have both argued artistically more at home in Britain than Med etc, plus some poss evidence for links to Britain :)
Thank you.
That and the fact the Romans seem to have maintained a presence in the province into the 440's, based on Bohme's study of militaria.
Thanks Evan. Could you give me the Bohme source- don't know that one but sounds v interesting .
Well I have it in German... somewhere... I need to hunt it down. Fectio has a rundown on their website as well.
Thanks Evan
I got you on facebook right Caballo? I can send it to you on there.
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