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Abner and Joab at the Pool of Gibeon
Carolingian Ivory Panel, 9th century. Louvre, MR 374

A larger print by Goldschmidt of 'Abner and Joab at the Pool of Gibeon'. Carolingian Ivory Panel, 9th century. Louvre, MR 374.

In the Second Book of Samuel, twelve men commanded by Abner fought twelve men commanded by Joab at the pool.
Source: Decorated Medieval Ivories in the Louvre

Referenced in Carolingian Arms and Armor in the Ninth Century by Simon Coupland.
Other 9th Century Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers
Carolingian Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers

Abner and Joab at the Pool of Gibeon Carolingian Ivory Panel, 9th century. Louvre, MR 374

Abner and Joab at the Pool of Gibeon
Carolingian Ivory Panel, 9th century. Louvre, MR 374