Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in state habit

Anglo-Saxon monarch of the 9th century in a habit of state. Depicted in a tunic with embroidered edges and hems, crown and sceptre. His mantle is fastened with a clasp at the shoulder. It resembles the dress of Charlemagne and other kings of the Franks. From an image of King David in the Tiberius Psalter, Cotton MS Tiberius Cvi, f.30v. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

9th Century Charlemagne Clasp Franks Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt King David Mantle Sceptre

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