The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Artist: Unknown

The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Artist: Unknown

2-604-982 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

A side panel of the Frank's Casket, showing Romulus and Remus with the wolf, from the British Museum's collection.Side panel from The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Left-hand end depicting Romulus and Remus nurtured by the wolf with an inscription describing the scene. Box also known as the Auzon casket, made from the bone of a beached whale, richly carved on the sides and lid in high relief with a range of scenes. From the British Museum's collection.


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