https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/68b6ce644912b74f758de4ef1f9f447c.jpg 432172814400bdecb4ec3a875c600c1e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Personal Adornment Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Luke Pelcher Description An account of the resource <span>In the world of Byzantine art, jewelry and personal adornment played an important role in visual culture. The objects presented in this gallery, despite having common themes of devotion or protection, emphasize the wide variety of uses for jewelry in the Byzantine era — for instance, among the rings in this collection there is a wide variety of utilities; while adornment was typically a show of wealth and power, the ways in which individual objects were used still vary — from a marriage ring to a curse ring to a ring of devotion. Each of these</span><span>,</span><span> and all the pieces presented here</span><span>,</span><span> hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation.</span><span> </span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bracelet with Bust of Roma Subject The topic of the resource Roma, or Athena Description An account of the resource A personification, Roma or possibly Athena, is depicted on this bracelet made of gold. No matter her identity, the presence of a goddess on jewelry in the fifth century shows the continuing impact of pagan culture on the Byzantine world of late antiquity. The woman is depicted alone, emphasizing her importance. She is adorned with a necklace of teardrop pendants, beaded earrings, and a four-cornered cap. The stippled background behind her extends to a beaded outer layer of the medallion. The medallion connects to the hoop of twisted gold wire by way of hinges, which would allow the object to be worn. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rome Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Metropolitan Museum of Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 500-550 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Luke Pelcher Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Metropolitan Museum of Art Relation A related resource https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464164 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gold, Overall: 4.2 x 5.5 x 6.9 x 4.4 cm Bezel: 4.2 x 0.6 cm Braided Wire: 14.5 x 0.5 x 0.8 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Bracelet Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 17.190.2053