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Historical Archive: London: British Museum, 10th c. to present hare, part of an ivory frame, Egypt 10th-11th c., transfer from V&A A.13-1934, BM pendant reliquary, Constantinople 10th-11th c., BM AF.354, which has its own page fibulae from Penrith hoard, silver, early 10th c., from Fluskew Pike, Newbiggin, Cumbria, Eng., BM MME 1904,1102.3; 1991,0109.1, .3, .4 fibulae from Penrith hoard with person for scale, silver, early 10th c., from Fluskew Pike, Newbiggin, Cumbria, Eng., BM MME 1904,1102.3; 1991,0109.1, .3, .4. Not available for publication. thistle brooch from Penrith hoard, silver, early 10th c., from Fluskew Pike, Newbiggin, Cumbria, Eng., BM MME 1904,1102.3 bossed penannular brooch from Penrith hoard, silver, early 10th c., from Fluskew Pike, Newbiggin, Cumbria, Eng., BM MME 1991,0109.5 Crucifixion, walrus ivory, late 10th to early 11th c., BM MME 1980,12-1,1 gold rings with filigree and granulation; Egypt, Syria, or Iran 11th-12th c., BM 1954,0412.1 and AF2448 gold rings with filigree and granulation; Egypt, Syria, or Iran 11th-12th c., BM 1954,0412.1 and AF2448 ivory chess bishop in the form of elephant and rider, Afrasiab Uzbekistan, 11th-12th c., BM 1980,0730.1 ivory chess bishop in the form of elephant and rider, Afrasiab Uzbekistan, 11th-12th c., BM 1980,0730.1 ivory chess bishop in the form of elephant and rider, Afrasiab Uzbekistan, 11th-12th c., BM 1980,0730.1 seal matrix of Godwin (reverse of Godgytha), walrus ivory, early 11th c., BM 1881,0404.1 seal matrix of Godwin (reverse of Godgytha), walrus ivory, early 11th c., BM 1881,0404.1 seal matrix of Godgytha (reverse of Godwin), walrus ivory, early 11th c., BM 1881,0404.1 Crucifixion from Lewes Priory, Sussex, walrus ivory, early 11th c., BM MME 87,10-25,14 Crucifixion, walrus ivory, early 11th c., BM MME 1986,4-1,1 Crucifixion, bronze, Ireland late 11th-early 12th c., BM 1983.7-1.1 Sheela-na-Gig from Chloran, Ireland 12th c., BM Witt 258 Sheela-na-Gig from Chloran, side/back, Ireland 12th c., BM Witt 258 Sheela-na-Gig from Chloran, lower front, Ireland 12th c., BM Witt 258 Bell shrine, copper alloy, 12th c. Ireland, found near Borrisoleigh, BM 1854,0714.6.B Bell shrine, detail Talismanic brass plaque, prob. Egypt 12th-15th c.: demon, symbols, nonsense inscription. BM equestrian seal of William Fitzhamor, jet intaglio, English early 13th c., BM 1978,1-2,1 glass water bottle in the shape of pilgrim's flask, Syria c.1250-60, BM 1869,0120.3. This work has its own page. Thomas Becket returning from exile, stone badge mold, 14th c., BM 1890,1002.1 badge: Thomas Becket returning from exile, lead alloy, late medieval, BM 1984,0505.1 badge and 14th c. mold, Thomas Becket returning from exile, BM 1890,1002.1 and 1984,0505.1 Mosque lamp, gilded and enamelled glass, Egypt c.1330-45, BM 1869,0624.2. This work has its own page. ivory chess piece, soldiers with spears (king on reverse), Spain or France 15th c. BM 1881,1114.1 ivory chess piece, soldiers with spears (king on reverse), Spain or France 15th c. BM 1881,1114.1 Hockley reliquary pendant, wounds of Christ (lit from left), early 16th c., gold, BM 2012,8046.1 Hockley reliquary pendant, wounds of Christ (lit from front) Hockley reliquary pendant, side: Balthasar Nephrite terrapin, Mughal India c.1600, Allahabad, BM 1830,0612.1. This work has its own page. Christ child as mariner on ship of salvation, based on Italian print. Portuguese India, early 17th c., BM 1959,0721.1 Harpy, steel, Qajar Iran 18th-19th c., BM 1928,1006.2. This work has its own page. Hajji 'Abbas, dove, steel with gold and garnet, Iran 18th-19th c., BM 1878,1230.753 Hajji 'Abbas, dove, steel with gold and garnet, Iran 18th-19th c., BM 1878,1230.753