1 10 32 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/7cb4878eb114a9d2757856d551edae9d.jpeg d3a9e06ec78c12ad009e944c7ea161c4 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 Liturgical Texts Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Isabel Coopersmith Description An account of the resource Liturgical books and texts are some of the most important objects from Byzantium, demonstrating some of the most important aspects of the liturgy. The liturgy refers to the services held by the church, which can include ordinary masses and the celebration of the Eucharist, Sacraments, and Baptisms. There are many customs that take place during these services, some of which include: blessing, singing, washing, kneeling, eating, and more. Services have many fixed aspects, but depending on the day or season, service leaders rely on these liturgical texts to help guide the service. Lectionaries, a general term for books containing readings from the Four Gospels for the liturgical services, can be traced back to the 7th century CE. There are three major types of liturgical books: the evangelion (lectionary) which contains Gospel lections; the prophetolgion which contains Old Testament lections; and the Apostolos which contains lections from the Book of Acts. These texts are crucial as their main purpose is to provide the readings of the church during mass. Liturgical texts found in this gallery range from fragments of Psalters, to a Menologion (a church calendar), to entire lectionaries made for Hagia Sophia, and are all exceptional examples of the importance of liturgy for the Byzantine world. The Old Testament and the New Testament are all represented, and provide an idea of what a liturgical service during the Byzantine Empire looked like. 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 Illuminated Psalter Subject The topic of the resource Psalter Description An account of the resource Psalters are an important part of Christian liturgical services and are some of the most popular texts of the Middle ages. Psalters contain the Psalms that would have been used in church services, but also within Orthodox communities contained the Magnificant of the Virgin, a hymn that is sung during prayers. Psalters also served as weapons against demons and evil beings. They also were used as a pedagogical tool for reading comprehension in the Byzantine world, as they were commonly-found texts in homes and monasteries alike. 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 Written and Illuminated ca. 1100 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Natalie Green Relation A related resource https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/474236 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ink, tempera, and gold leaf on vellum 20.7 x 14.9 x 5.1 cm, Single MS leaf:19.5 x 14.7 cm Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscript Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2001.730 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/5dd5f8771d7fab7b64049d91f5aa890c.jpeg 05c73d4ae75cea7843beb7808b1009d4 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/1f257e7d50cb82dafeed27859a08c697.jpeg 9e9655635dd12c618ede465e2047230c https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/fa0ba8bb4dfb773d2ea0bb4411a109ac.jpeg 5d7a9b16feac251a8c73e95341ebc1b0 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/56b9cdd0042ca7bb8e9e0eac971c5a13.jpeg fe531afa9183bacacdbabf1f02f16908 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/d8ac762108e5fe341dbba5b8ec37366f.jpeg 7cec639f7670a3220b4838ec7e877e66 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/6d74322f4c51aac2c50e79134a5b3ae6.jpeg 253695ef02950ff09150fc380c85752b https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/75db1a1b93f958a309c10bc24b3f190e.jpeg 0a97b4aec944daa3d9294518ebab0382 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 Art of Devotion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Description An account of the resource Religion in Late Antiquity was marked by religious pluralism. Although the Byzantine Empire's official religion was Orthodox Christianity, art sometimes called upon non-Christian forms, and visual culture of multiple faith traditions existed. For example, when images of Christ or the apostles were depicted, sometimes they were figured in the form of Greek or Roman gods, or accompanied with pagan-derived personifications of geographic locations or ideas such as Death. Religious ideas from Byzantium spread to and are evident in a wide range of geographies, like Kyivian Rus' or late medieval Italy. Byzantine art of devotion mostly comprises Christian themes from Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, religious themes are seen even in personal items not used in the Church. Some of these include capitals adorned by angels; six silver plates that tell the story of the Life of David and his slaying of Goliath; and a Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs’ Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul. Additional objects, such as a Dedication Plaque to a Jewish Temple and a a figural sculpture of Dionysius, demonstrate different religious traditions of Late Antiquity. While the contexts of these works vary, all of them engage with religious iconography. 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 Six Silver Plates with Scenes from the Early Life of David Subject The topic of the resource Scenes from the early life of David Description An account of the resource A collection of six silver plates depicting the story of David and Goliath, utilizing scenes from the Old testament of the Bible. The plates were used for display in a noble person's house. Byzantine work, made in Constantinople, and found in Cyprus. Artist unknown. Gifted by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1971 and on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC. 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 629-630 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emily Feyrer 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/464375 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464376 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464377 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464378 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464379 https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464380 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Cast and engraved silver Type The nature or genre of the resource Plates Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 17.190.394-.399 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 <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 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/f7627d9bbf6ee42c7c0f1d7f84f8d32d.jpeg 9d02b23b142c5dc835cc09fb914db42f 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 Beth Shean Subject The topic of the resource Archeological Dig Site Description An account of the resource The archaeological dig at Beth Shean (ancient Scythopolis), modern-day Israel, opened the doors to three millennia of material culture, including the Byzantine period. Beth Shean is remarkable in that its archeological record exists from as early as the 6th millennium BCE, including significant activity in the Late Bronze Age (approx. 1100 BCE). It later resurfaced in the Hellenistic Period, and was a pivotal city during the 4th and 5th centuries CE. During the Byzantine period of 330—638 CE, the city underwent many religious and political changes, including the introduction of Christianity in the fourth century and later the arrival of Islam in the seventh. It fell to an earthquake in 749 CE and would rest relatively untouched until the excavation of the Tel by the Penn Museum in the 1920s. In this gallery, objects from this excavation are presented in their archeological context. Seen below are a variety of materials, ranging from glass to ceramic to coins as well as domestic items. These objects represent the full geography of Beth Shean, including monastic contexts, funerary sites, and the home. All of these works come from different archeological layers. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Natalie Green Relation A related resource https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/beth-shean-revisited/ https://beth-shean.squarespace.com/ 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 Mother and Child Figurine Subject The topic of the resource A mother and child Description An account of the resource This figure, excavated from a mass grave at Beth Shean in the 1920s, is fashioned from terracotta, adorned with a red wash, and depicts a woman carrying, presumably, her own child upon her left shoulder. The figurine appears to have been created from a mold, as each side shares the same design, is hollow, and has a visible seam along its sides. There are no visible religious connotations in the figurine, and it most likely was used as an offering to the deceased, as a device in funerary practice, or simply was a possession of the departed. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Beth Shean, Israel, Cemetery North II, 105/3, Glass G 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 Late 5th century CE (?) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Mackey 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/104154 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ceramic; 14.2 x 3 x 6.1 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Figurine Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 29-103-936 Beth Shean https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/c99cb3cbc190389c936fd0a86d4a3794.jpg ef2a1805b93dec71bfe596ba6bd53d5a 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 Art of Devotion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Description An account of the resource Religion in Late Antiquity was marked by religious pluralism. Although the Byzantine Empire's official religion was Orthodox Christianity, art sometimes called upon non-Christian forms, and visual culture of multiple faith traditions existed. For example, when images of Christ or the apostles were depicted, sometimes they were figured in the form of Greek or Roman gods, or accompanied with pagan-derived personifications of geographic locations or ideas such as Death. Religious ideas from Byzantium spread to and are evident in a wide range of geographies, like Kyivian Rus' or late medieval Italy. Byzantine art of devotion mostly comprises Christian themes from Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, religious themes are seen even in personal items not used in the Church. Some of these include capitals adorned by angels; six silver plates that tell the story of the Life of David and his slaying of Goliath; and a Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs’ Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul. Additional objects, such as a Dedication Plaque to a Jewish Temple and a a figural sculpture of Dionysius, demonstrate different religious traditions of Late Antiquity. While the contexts of these works vary, all of them engage with religious iconography. 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 The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke Description An account of the resource The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke is a Byzantine reliquary which most likely would have been used to carry fragments of the True Cross as well as other Christian relics. Its name is derived from its past owner, Pope Innocent IV (Sinibaldo Fieschi) as well as his family. The staurotheke, consisting of cloisonné enamel on the exterior and the use of niello on the underside of its lid, portrays Christian images. On the staurotheke’s surface, there is an image of the Crucifixion, different saints, as well as four scenes from the life of Christ: The Annunciation, the Nativity, a second Crucifixion, and the Anastasis. 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 early 9th century CE 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/472562 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gilded silver, gold, enamel worked in cloisonné, and niello Overall (with lid): 1 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 2 13/16 in. (2.7 x 10.3 x 7.1 cm) lid only: 2 13/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/8 in. (7.1 x 9.8 x 0.3 cm) vessel only: 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 4 in. (2.2 x 7.5 x 10.1 cm) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 17.190.715a, b Type The nature or genre of the resource Staurotheke Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Asher Riley https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/62cd4971224a167e7da1390742fc9f79.jpeg 4a8b70c4886bbdd29941383f1e5bbea6 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 Art of Devotion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Description An account of the resource Religion in Late Antiquity was marked by religious pluralism. Although the Byzantine Empire's official religion was Orthodox Christianity, art sometimes called upon non-Christian forms, and visual culture of multiple faith traditions existed. For example, when images of Christ or the apostles were depicted, sometimes they were figured in the form of Greek or Roman gods, or accompanied with pagan-derived personifications of geographic locations or ideas such as Death. Religious ideas from Byzantium spread to and are evident in a wide range of geographies, like Kyivian Rus' or late medieval Italy. Byzantine art of devotion mostly comprises Christian themes from Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, religious themes are seen even in personal items not used in the Church. Some of these include capitals adorned by angels; six silver plates that tell the story of the Life of David and his slaying of Goliath; and a Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs’ Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul. Additional objects, such as a Dedication Plaque to a Jewish Temple and a a figural sculpture of Dionysius, demonstrate different religious traditions of Late Antiquity. While the contexts of these works vary, all of them engage with religious iconography. 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 Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs' Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul Subject The topic of the resource Saints Peter and Paul; Christ Description An account of the resource This glass bowl base is made with gold foil sandwiched between two fused layers of glass to create what is commonly known as a gold-glass medallion. This medallion illustrates saints Peter and Paul, notably beardless, sitting in the foreground, while Christ, who is also beardless, stands in the background crowning each apostle. The Latin inscriptions read: “joyful in Christ, worthy of friends” and “Peter, Paul”. These hint to the medallion’s Roman provenance. This medallion was likely created in celebration of the feast day of saints Peter and Paul, and museum records indicate that it was discovered in an unknown catacomb. 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 350 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Mackey 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/463547?od=on&amp;ft=byzantine&amp;offset=280&amp;rpp=40&amp;pos=315 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Glass, gold leaf; 13.8 x 12.5 x 5 cm (overall); 9.5 x 0.3 cm (medallion only) Language A language of the resource Latin Type The nature or genre of the resource Gold-glass medallion/bowl base Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 11.91.4 Roman https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/555810a2c0bb41aab6b77f2791953261.pdf 9ad811f634be1b45a8ad4d088287a6d7 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/c3e0b252f8ed3c3be1ba843c8d5a4b65.pdf 82b12e9d0551bc2d385df67432e08a0c 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 Academic Texts Description An account of the resource These academic and educational works are texts that relate to the understanding and teaching of scientific knowledge. This includes subjects such as medicine, timekeeping, and healing. Many of these texts are books, while others are tablets or single manuscript leaves. Some of these works had the purpose of instructing and directing others on how to perform medicine and provide healing, while others are detailed calendars. The recording of text in the Byzantine era was very different from the current understanding of writing. Each of these pieces took a great deal of time, effort, and craftsmanship. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Luzcando 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 Herbal in the tradition of Dioscorides Subject The topic of the resource Herbal in the tradition of Dioscorides Description An account of the resource This 15th-century illuminated manuscript is very similar to Dioscorides of Anazarbus’ Late Antique pharmacology manuscript De Materia Medica, which became the standard manual on plants and their medicinal properties. The Herbal in the Tradition of Dioscorides is made up of 679 chapters, a prologue, table of contents, and 20 pages worth of illustrations, including images of 71 different plants. Each chapter covers a different plant along with their medicinal uses written in black ink. There are marginal notes by users, and evidence of binding restoration showing the usage and importance of this manuscript in the early modern world. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dioscorides Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15th Century CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Isabel Coopersmith Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Universities of Pennsylvania Libraries Relation A related resource https://franklin.library.upenn.edu/catalog/FRANKLIN_9948546323503681 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ink and wash on paper ; 26.1 x 19 cm bound 26.8 x 20.2 cm Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscript Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LJS 62 Christian Greek Manuscrips Medicinal https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/97be70bab430d56ca68623ab60228fcf.jpeg 38628ceed1eb6a5dea0eaefe74c9e073 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/f542502f7e55688ae2ade5ce7a49d1b4.jpeg bd56e5d6ac8755598324572b41d5af37 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/882e6a8a2328cd4bb8495dc5aaa79bec.jpeg 36c4eda03470e6d67d614ef36e2b9db6 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 Art of Devotion Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Description An account of the resource Religion in Late Antiquity was marked by religious pluralism. Although the Byzantine Empire's official religion was Orthodox Christianity, art sometimes called upon non-Christian forms, and visual culture of multiple faith traditions existed. For example, when images of Christ or the apostles were depicted, sometimes they were figured in the form of Greek or Roman gods, or accompanied with pagan-derived personifications of geographic locations or ideas such as Death. Religious ideas from Byzantium spread to and are evident in a wide range of geographies, like Kyivian Rus' or late medieval Italy. Byzantine art of devotion mostly comprises Christian themes from Orthodox Christianity. Therefore, religious themes are seen even in personal items not used in the Church. Some of these include capitals adorned by angels; six silver plates that tell the story of the Life of David and his slaying of Goliath; and a Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs’ Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul. Additional objects, such as a Dedication Plaque to a Jewish Temple and a a figural sculpture of Dionysius, demonstrate different religious traditions of Late Antiquity. While the contexts of these works vary, all of them engage with religious iconography. 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 Hanging Lamp with Hand Holding a Cross Description An account of the resource This hanging oil lamp chandelier was meant as an offering for a cure or remedy, possibly taken out only when a halt to sickness was needed. Originally it was not meant to be hung and was probably mounted on a stake or rod of some kind instead. When the hole was drilled to turn it into a hanging lamp, part of the Virgin’s face was destroyed. Along with the Virgin and child, other figures include Saints Peter, Paul, and Stephen. The two components of the branches connected to the hand and cross were not originally attached. Many alterations have been made over the years, for instance, one of the arms that holds the oil vessels is a modern replica. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eastern Mediterranean Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Luzcando Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Metropolitan Museum of Art Relation A related resource https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/471990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Dimensions: 35 x 41.3 cm Medium: Copper alloy Type The nature or genre of the resource Lamp Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1974.150 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 500–700 CE, restored in 20th century Language A language of the resource Greek Subject The topic of the resource Hand Holding a Cross, Virgin, Christ, Saint Peter, Paul, Stephen 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 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/b5cbeccc42256c5f62bc0bb13846fe06.jpg c97b8a178ff94f265000bbb31a682424 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 Household Items Description An account of the resource In modern scholarship, historians have begun learning more about the daily life of the Byzantines. Emerging from the Pagan society of the Romans, Byzantium quickly turned to the a religion, Christianity. Many of the most brilliant examples of Byzantine culture are manifested as liturgical objects, or ecclesiastical architecture that has survived modern times. However, there is a much more intimate and personal side of history as well. Objects from the household provide insight into daily life of a Byzantine family. Homes in Byzantine were not only a place for resting one’s head; they were also for devoted members of society to continue their religious, personal, and artistic lives. Items as simple as jugs used for washing, or trunks that held valuables, carried icons from the Bible as decoration. Ornament and functional items often held a larger insight into the attitudes and artistic views of ordinary people in Byzantium. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emily Feyrer 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 Standing Warrior from a Rosette Casket Subject The topic of the resource Warrior Description An account of the resource This ivory fragment is thick and conical, due to the natural curve of the elephant tusk from which it is carved. The high relief creates extreme shadows and contrast between the warrior and the background. Although the ivory is worn, the warrior’s dignified pose is still very evident as he holds his spear and shield, as well the material’s natural sheen. The fragment we see is only a small part of a larger work known as a rosette casket – a highly decorative carved box used to secure household valuables – that would have been created exclusively by a skilled craftsman working on commission for a member of the upper-class. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10th century CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Mackey Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Relation A related resource http://museum.doaks.org/objects-1/info/35737 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ivory; 5 x 4.1 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Fragment from a rosette casket Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BZ.1952.11 Ivory