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Relics of St. Lazarus, Marseille
The alcove holding an altar to Saint Lazarus, the man whom Jesus raised from the dead. The saint's relics, including his skull, are in the box at the statue's feet.
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Notre Dame La Major, Marseille
Neo-Romano-Byzantine Cathedral built from 1852-1896 CE, next to Marseille's passenger port.
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Church of St. Laurent, Marseille
The tower of the Church of Saint Laurent in Marseille, France, first built in the 12th century CE in the Romano-Provençal style. Later additions were made in the early 16th century CE.
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Cherub Detail from Paleochristian Sarcophagus
Detail of cherubs from a paleochristian sarcophagus (c. 4th to 6th century CE), showing a crest with the wolf that suckled Romulus and Remus (left) and cherubs forging Mars' helmet (right). In the crypt of the Abbey of St. Victor, Marseille...
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Map of Francia
Map of Francia from 481 to 814 CE.
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Brass Heads from Ife
Three head sculptures from Ife, capital of the kingdom of Ife (11-15th century CE) in what is today southern Nigeria. The left and right examples are painted plaster casts of brass originals. The centre head is a brass original. Height: approx...
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Ife Head Sculpture
A sculpture from Ife, capital of the kingdom of Ife (11-15th century CE) in what is today southern Nigeria. Painted plaster cast of a brass original. Height: 35.5 centimetres. 14th to early 15th century CE. (Brtish Museum, London)
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Bust of Charlemagne
Bust of Charlemagne (Charles the Great, also known as Charles I, l. 742-814 CE), King of the Franks (r. 768-814 CE), King of the Franks and Lombards (r. 774-814 CE), and Holy Roman Emperor (r. 800-814 CE), in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury.
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Statue of Charlemagne
Statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great, also known as Charles I, l. 742-814 CE), King of the Franks (r. 768-814 CE), King of the Franks and Lombards (r. 774-814 CE), and Holy Roman Emperor (r. 800-814 CE), in front of the Notre Dame, Paris...
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Kingdom of Shambhala
Kingdom of Shambhala and the Final Battle; Mongolia; 19th century; pigments on cotton; 44 x 87 1/2 in. (111.8 x 222.3 cm); Musée des arts asiatiques – Guimet, Paris; MG24416 (HAR 31352); photograph by Thierry Ollivier © RMN-Grand Palais/Art...