The Franks Casket
Publisher: British Museum Press
Published: 2012
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780714128184
Description: The Franks Casket has intrigued and puzzled viewers since its rediscovery in the 19th century. Made in northern England in the 8th century, the sides and lids of the casket care some of the most intricate carvings known from Anglo-Saxon times. This book explores the meaning, function and history of this piece.