Anglo-Saxon or Viking Bronze Lock shangdynasty The Historiography of Yoruba Myth

The Historiography of Yoruba Myth and Ritual

translucent sheen

while her robes are adorned with lavish gilding

and even powerful human materials associated with specific conditions or destinies

softer implements such as bone or antler to refine the edges

Anglo-Saxon or Viking Bronze Lock shangdynasty The Historiography of Yoruba MythAnglo Saxon or Viking Period, c. 4501066 AD, England A fascinating and rare bronze barrel padlock dating to the Anglo Saxon or Viking period. The lock features a rectangular, box like body decorated with characteristic punched ring and dot motifs, consisting of concentric circles with a central dot. This simple yet effective decorative scheme is frequently encountered on metalwork of the early medieval period and reflects the aesthetic traditions