Medallion
6th or 7th century (made)
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This Byzantine medallion was probably made in the 6th or 7th century. This is in copper partly covered with a light green patina and represents Christ enthroned.
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Brief description | Medallion christ enthroned with apostles, copper Byzantine 6-7c |
Physical description | Medallion in copper depicting Christ enthroned. Christ sits in a mandorla supported by two flying angels. Below stand the twelve apostles. The whole enclosed in a dotted bead border. In dull brass coloured, partly covered with a light green patina. The edge has been broken away in two places. |
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Summary | This Byzantine medallion was probably made in the 6th or 7th century. This is in copper partly covered with a light green patina and represents Christ enthroned. |
Bibliographic reference | Cf. Cabrol, F. Dictionnaire d'archéologie chrétienne et de liturgie. Paris. I, 2. figs. 4580459. |
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Accession number | A.5-1929 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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