Merovingian Knight Attributed To 8th Century


Merovingian knight from a bas-relief in the church of Saint Julien at Brioude, France. Attributed to the 8th century but has a general character of the tenth or eleventh century. The warrior is shown wearing a hauberk called Jazerans or Korazins. Without any leggings but with sleeves that reached the wrist, the warrior also wears a conical casque with chin piece.

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