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~ Lothair Crystal. Date: A.D. 855-869 Place of origin: Aachen or Lotharingia Period/culture: Carolingian, Medieval Material: Rock crystal, gold, copper
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~ Lothair Crystal. Date: A.D. 855-869 Place of origin: Aachen or Lotharingia Period/culture: Carolingian, Medieval Material: Rock crystal, gold, copper
The Lothair crystal
This crystal was probably made for Lothair II, king of the Franks.
It depicts the biblical story of Susanna and the elders, in which Susanna is accused of adultery before being proved innocent by the prophet Daniel.
From Lotharingia, around AD 855-69.
-British Museum-