Byzantine Treasures

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Sarcophagus from the Imperial Cemetery (1).JPG
Sarcophagus – from the imperial cemetery beside the Church of the Holy Apostles. Period: Ea...
Double costmetic tube.jpg
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Double Costmetic Tube (balsamarium). Period: Early Byzantine, circa: 5th–6th century A.D. Dimensi...
Lion Statue from the Monumental Gate of Bucaleon Palace (2).JPG
Lion Statue from the monumental gate of Bucaleon Palace. Period: Early Byzantine, Findspot: Catla...
Pendant cross.jpg
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Pendant Cross, support for a candelabrum or incense-holder. Period: Middle Byzantine, circa: 8th ...
Bloodstone Cameo with Saint George.jpg
The Cleveland Art Museum
Bloodstone Cameo with Saint George. Period: Middle Byzantine, circa: 1000-1100s. Material: bloods...
Octagonal Marriage Ring with Holy Site Scenes (2).png
Octagonal Marriage Ring with Holy Site Scenes, Period: Early Byzantine, circa:  7th Century. Mate...
Gold ring-2.jpg
Ring with cross-shaped quatrefoil calyx bezel. Materials: gold. Period: Early Byzantine; circa:  ...
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Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Enkolpion with Enthroned Virgin, Nativity, Adoration; and Baptism. Period: Early Byzantine Last q...
Pendant Cross with Birds and Zoe-Phos.png
Pendant Cross with Birds and Zoe-Phos, Period:  Early Byzantine, circa Late 6th Century. Material...
The Annunciation.JPG
The J. Paul Getty Museum
The Annunciation, Manuscript. Period: Late Byzantine, circa: 13th century. Dimensions: Leaf: 20.6...
polycandelon.jpg
Polycandelon in the form of a pierced disk with openwork cross and nine circular perforations; Pe...
Gold Earring Istanbul.JPG
Gold Earrings, Period: Early Byzantine, circa: 6th century A.D. Made in: Constantinople, Material...
The Lion of Knidos-1.jpg
The Lion of Knidos, Museum Description: Colossal marble statue of a recumbent lion; carved with i...
Griffin's Head Lamp.png
Griffin’s Head Lamp, Period: Early Byzantine, circa 4th-5th century. Purchased from George ...
Silver Coin of Alexander the Great.jpg
Silver Coin of Alexander the Great. Head of young Herakles, right, in lion scalp. (reverse) Zeus ...
Cross of Romanos II and Basil II.png
Cross of Romanos II and Basil II, Period: Middle Byzantine, Date: 960-963. Materials: silver and ...
Solidus of Constantinus III -1.jpg
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Solidus of Constantinus III, Mint: Constantinople, Period: A.D. 641–668, Early Byzantine. Materia...
Busts of Two Emperors.png
Busts of Two Emperors, Period: Roman, Circa: Late 3rd-early 4th century, Material: Chalcedony on ...
Three Fragments of a Buckle or Brooch, Late Roman.jpg
Three Fragments of a Buckle or Brooch.  Material: Gold. Period: Late Roman. Found/Acquired: Anato...
The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel.JPG
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Illuminated Manuscript: The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel. Period: Post Byzan...
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