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Ivory Book Cover of Charles the Bald, Carolingian, c.860
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| A larger image of Psalm 26 on the Book Cover of Charles the Bald | A larger image of Psalm 24 on the Book Cover of Charles the Bald |
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| A larger image of Psalm 26 on the Book Cover of Charles the Bald | A larger image of Psalm 24 on the Book Cover of Charles the Bald |
The Story of King David, Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Zurich
Psalms 26 and 24: Charles the Bald prayer book cover ivories, c.860, Zurich Schweizerisches Landesmuseum AG-1311, DIG-3437
Source: Kornbluth Photography
The front cover is referenced on p29 Carolingian Cavalryman AD 768-986 by D. Nicolle
'The Story of King David,' on a carved ivory book-cover made for Charles the Bald around 870. In addition to infantry armed with javelins, two horsemen carry three javelins or one spear and two javelins. (Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Zurich, Switzerland)
