Saxon figure of St Michael in suit of scale armour

Saxon figure of St Michael in suit of gilt scale armour, 9th century. Originally holding a sword and scales, weighing a human head against the world. Ancient statue found in Monmouthshire. Marble bas-relief now in the Ashmolean, Oxford. Handtinted engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842

9th Century Ashmolean Illuminated Manuscript Joseph Strutt Monmouthshire Saxon Scales Weigh

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