Gilt plaque of King Harald's baptism, 10th century. Artist: Unknown

Gilt plaque of King Harald's baptism, 10th century. Artist: Unknown

2-586-779 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Gilt plaque of King Harald's baptism, propbably King Harald Bluetooth (c. 935- 985 or 986) being baptised by Bishop Poppo in c. 960 AD. It was part of a reliquary or altar from Tamdrup in Scotland, 10th century.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Harald I, King of Denmark: Danish: King
  2. Bishop Poppo: German: Archbishop
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3333x4261
File Size : 41,608kb


Aliases

  1. PLEA18
  1. 4C
  1. 0370002950
  1. 2-586-779
  1. 2586779

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