Medallion
6th-7th century (made)
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This Byzantine medallion was probably made in the 6th or 7th century. This is in copper covered by a dull green patina and represents an Equestrian Saint.
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| Brief description | Medallion an equestrian saint copper, Byzantine 6-7c. |
| Physical description | Medallion in copper, an Equestrian Saint. The saint galloping towards the right transfixes with a spear a figure lying on the ground. To the right of the horse's head is a five pointed star. The background consists of an ill-defined landscape. The whole is enclosed in a dotted bead border. The copper is largely covered by a dull green patina. The edge has been broken away in one place. |
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| Summary | This Byzantine medallion was probably made in the 6th or 7th century. This is in copper covered by a dull green patina and represents an Equestrian Saint. |
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| Accession number | A.6-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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