1 10 5 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 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, and all the pieces presented here, hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation. 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 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/4d9074a54ecc1029a6c78018a298cc9a.jpeg eece1f964ac6ff225ac8a54343cb03f2 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 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, and all the pieces presented here, hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation. 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 Gem Ring Subject The topic of the resource Late Antique Ring with Modern Setting Description An account of the resource Rings were a very common form of personal adornment within the Byzantine Empire. They would be a means of conveying the wealth and/ or faith of the wearer. While this particular gem ring doesn’t have any identifiable imagery, it does contain text engraved on the surface in intaglio (an engraving technique). This engraving, written in Greek, does not have any comprehensible meaning, which may suggest that it functioned as a curse ring. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Natalie Green Relation A related resource https://www.penn.museum/collections/object/169749 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Agate and metal, height 1.2 cm, width 0.9 cm Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Ring Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 29-128-1826 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Penn Museum https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/43ee73c83f6e06a6df1442891bd6f655.jpg 429aff85ae5f93b77f34b94738013484 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 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, and all the pieces presented here, hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation. 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 Marriage Ring Subject The topic of the resource A couple, with Christ Description An account of the resource This ring, made of gold, is from the early Byzantine period and is believed to have been used to signify and protect a marriage. It shows Christ, centered, joining the hands of the two parties flanking him in an engraving of niello, which is a black powder or paste mixture of metals and sulfur. Christ joining their hands in Dextrarum Iunctio, ‘the union of the right’, the joining of the right hands of two parties, represents a divine endorsement of the marital bond between the wearer and their partner. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dumbarton Oaks Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 650-750 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Luke Pelcher Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Dumbarton Oaks Relation A related resource http://museum.doaks.org/objects-1/info/36706 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gold with niello; 2.1 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Ring Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BZ.1961.3 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/2dc62ab97ba6e2bbe94ec71bf5314ef7.jpeg 8a512818ec0a6b64b3414a1ddd51fcca https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/1f7c5d12cb6777d5364931481b22545b.jpeg 65f529775ecefbb3c5c4a0c7a76b5c02 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/97df1252764dbb828bdf2aded3a2e3e0.jpg 29a2da0ffd5d0a4502965a8336527a47 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 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, and all the pieces presented here, hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation. 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Title A name given to the resource Pair of Kolti with Sirens Subject The topic of the resource Sirens with geometric motifs Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 850-1204 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emily Feyrer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Relation A related resource http://museum.doaks.org/objects-1/info/23137 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gold casts with enamel motifs Type The nature or genre of the resource Jewelry Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BZ.1999.13.a-b Description An account of the resource This pair of Kolti were hollow pendants to allow for perfume to waft from the wearer. They were hung over the heads and attached to strings of pearls on nobles in Byzantium. Made to look symmetrical, koltis were intended to hang on both sides of the wearer’s face. Engraved in the gold are enamel icons of sirens on one side, and colorful geometric patterns on the other. The gold would have sparkled in the light, bringing attention to anyone adorned. Made during the middle Byzantine period, Artist unknown. In the collections at Dumbarton Oaks. https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/474a444087ceea4ee850c7b13fce6abb.jpg 549a68b113fcfb3e97f301b4630fd51b https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/4ed2366e993367bbf8c7593f8cf4f6c8.jpg 549a68b113fcfb3e97f301b4630fd51b https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/13756b066a7adecd91085c24b78e428f.jpg 549a68b113fcfb3e97f301b4630fd51b 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 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, and all the pieces presented here, hold a unique story and show the power of Byzantine jewelry in the role of self-presentation. 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 St. Nicholas Ring Subject The topic of the resource St. Nicholas Description An account of the resource This ring of St. Nicholas was most likely created during the 13th century, and it was created in a way to make it look like it was the gemstone jasper. This ring came to the museum along with many others as part of a gemstone collection that previously belonged to Maxwell Sommerville. It is believed that this ring was purchased under the impression that it was made from Jasper rather than enamel. Red glass paste was used to create the cameo of the icon of St. Nicholas, where it was set in gild. St. Nicholas is identified by the inscription surrounding his image. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 13th century CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Asher Riley Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Relation A related resource https://www.penn.museum/collections/object/232707 Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Ring Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 29-128-2277