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Cravant-les-Côteaux (Indre-et-Loire).
Eglise Saint-Léger, « sanctuaire carolingien ».
Sarcophages du Haut Moyen Age (des 4ème/5ème siècles aux 10ème/11ème siècles) trouvés dans la région...
Cravant-les-Côteaux (Indre-et-Loire).
Eglise Saint-Léger, « sanctuaire carolingien ».
Sarcophages du Haut Moyen Age (des 4ème/5ème siècles aux 10ème/11ème siècles) trouvés dans la région...
Montrichard (Loir-et-Cher)
Sarcophages mérovingiens découverts en 1952 lors de la réhabilitation du quartier de la gare de Montrichard à l’emplacement d’un cimetière mérovingien.
Les Mérovingiens tiennent leur nom de Mérovée, roi - peut-être légendaire - franc salien. Les Francs Saliens était installés à l'ouest dans ce qui est aujourd'hui la région de l'Overijssel, aux Pays-Bas.
Mérovée serait le père de Childéric Ier et grand-père de Clovis.,
Les Mérovingiens constituent la première dynastie royale de France, qui régna pendant trois siècles (milieu du Ve siècle-751).
La dynastie mérovingienne fut évincée par les Carolingiens, au VIIIe siècle.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.
20.89 early 8th century Limestone H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm)
This Carved Panel is a great example of Tang Dynasty stonemasonry, a low relief panel mincing the mural design for a wooden door. This panel was likely used as the “door” for a pagoda that was the final resting place for a high ranking monk. Since no inscription of the deceased can be found on the panel, the exact pagoda it was removed from will probably remain unknown. Similar pagoda with such a design of a panel can be found in the region of Songshan Mountain, Henan province. This panel can be broken down into three parts: the top arch, the central door, and the frame. The top arch is composed of two phoenixes entwined with branches and blooming flowers, an auspicious design. The top of the frame is composed of a pair of apsaras(飞天) giving offering, on the left and right of the frame are monk disciples(弟子) standing on top of lotus. The central panel is designed like a door, with a pair of Heavenly Kings in armor, stepping on demons called Jyaki, a popular design of the period.