2 10 32 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/075a5ed1a63d5e9ee18ed135342b990e.jpg f88ee719ff275eee78b0fdcdf7cf2622 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 Mathematical Tables Description An account of the resource The mathematical tables pictured here are most likely from a Christian community and school in Fayyum, Egypt during the 6th or 7th century. The numbers are written in Greek, demonstrating that a student was practicing his or her division tables. The material is a board of wood that has been covered by a coat of gesso. The numbers are written in five columns horizontally across the board, and there are holes made in the top of the board which signal that this would have been put together with other pieces of wood as an early type of notebook. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 500-699 CE Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Kislak Center, Penn Libraries Relation A related resource https://openn.library.upenn.edu/Data/0001/html/ljs228.html Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 1 board fragment : 95 x 390 mm Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource wooden board Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Oversize LJS 228 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Asher Riley https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/04fc4e5fe47323807e89a1a610f3b0ac.jpg 8d8ff7359af4e943def11da88eca5a90 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 Icon with the Crucifixion Subject The topic of the resource Christ being crucified with the Virgin Mary, John the Evangelist, Three soldiers, and Hades Description An account of the resource This ivory scene of the Crucifixion has Jesus being crucified as the center piece. On his left is his mother Mary and on the right is Saint John the Evangelist. Under his feet are three soldiers casting lots for Christ’s cloak. Below the soldiers the Cross pierces Hades’ torso. Above, an elaborately delicately carved canopy frames the scene. The small size of this ivory suggests that it was used in the context of private devotion. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Constantinople Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metropolitan Museum of Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid 10th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christina Ball Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Art of Devotion Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ivory (15.1 × 8.9 × 0.8 cm) Type The nature or genre of the resource Icon Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 17.190.44 Relation A related resource https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464428 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. 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 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/a6a0fe6965c433aa599a0c4779881682.jpeg 34bd287a47f53dcb5cd09bb5abb3ac5b https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/86244e6a60f7f851ce7c5626f2897de7.jpeg c994a01b561053b5887e3b729d07736a https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/5d6ee1a0b08af8ea03920678d650c2d2.jpeg 3b7064280028d2f975918e8c873d9e2b 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 Capital with Bust of the Archangel Michael Subject The topic of the resource Archangel Michael Description An account of the resource This marble capital features the Archangel Michael holding a scepter and orb. The winged angel can be identified by inscription on the left side of the abacus (the upper portion of the capital). The sharp edges indicate it was probably found in the corner of a church interior. Michael is also dressed in the clothes of the Emperor, consisting of the divetesion (tunic) and himation (cloak) as well as raised details suggestive of the jewels and pearls of imperial dress. This was an effective way to associate the Emperor with important holy religious figures. Similar sculptures have been found in Constantinople dating around the twelfth or thirteenth century. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eastern Mediterranean Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Metropolitan Museum of Art Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1250-1300 CE 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/466108 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Marble, 25.4 x 17.1 x 10.6 cm Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Capital Bust Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1983.167 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/4544263463eb342d3455d2f0535e2e9f.jpg ae91ecf72ddf9a1ce4df490af700ec4a 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 Fragment of a Hanging with Two Figures in Arcades Subject The topic of the resource Two Figures in Arcades Description An account of the resource This textile furnishing was found in Egypt in a burial context, alongside many other tapestry fragments. Originally used as a wall hanging, this piece was likely manufactured in a workshop where textiles of a similar nature were made. It was repurposed as a burial shroud after its initial construction. As there are two different colors in the warp (or weaving), this work demonstrates high-quality craftsmanship through its illusionistic play of light and shadow. The two figures are dressed in traditional Persian-style garments and the architecture shown in the piece acts as a frame for the two figures as they carry fruits and objects, personifying the earth and its abundance. There are many missing details due to time but there is evidence of ancient repair. 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 4th-6th century CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Isabel Coopersmith 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?query=mfs%20any%20%22BZ.1970.43%22&sort=9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Tapestry weave in polychrome wool; 42.5 cm x 635 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Textile Wall Hanging Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BZ.1970.43 Household Textile 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 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/95dc97426223969d289912ccbaffd221.jpg 7ccc60a30e212fcfc7d9b556c8fdf287 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/c85c960cce2e8fd2f4d03d2dd9e34e43.png 44284f07b8fae16233196a94144f9419 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 Solidus of Phocas Subject The topic of the resource Phocas, Winged Victory Description An account of the resource Solidi were the highest denomination of coins in the sixth and seventh centuries in the Byzantine Empire. Made of gold, they were used to make substantial payments like a year’s taxes or a purchase of a manuscript. This solidus shows the Emperor Phocas on the obverse, with a cross on his crown and the globus cruciger in his hand. The text translates to ‘perpetually emperor’. On the reverse, a personification of victory holds a staff in the form of a cross and a globus cruciger. Religious imagery like this is common on coins. The mint mark ‘CONOB’ on the reverse signifies that the coin was made in Constantinople. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Minted in Constantinople, Found in Beth Shean Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The 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 602-610 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Luke Pelcher Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Relation A related resource https://beth-shean.squarespace.com/solidus-of-phocas Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Gold, 18mm Language A language of the resource Latin Type The nature or genre of the resource Coin Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 31-50-395 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/706afa695f907b8542e800520a863ea1.jpg 1ebcc06e906a323edf4839fbecb03e74 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 Door Handle Knocker Subject The topic of the resource Door handle knocker with lion's head motif Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Beth Shean 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 300-1100 CE Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emily Feyrer 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/250675 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Bronze cast Type The nature or genre of the resource Door knocker Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 29-108-104 Description An account of the resource This bronze door knocker features a hollow lion's head. Surrounding the lion’s head are nine knobs radiating outwards. Possibly made in Constantinople between the years 300-1100 CE, the door knocker was found on the Island of Cyprus. It is pierced in four places for the purpose of attachment to a door. While there is no religious affiliation known, the lion’s head is commonly associated with the city of Jerusalem. Excavated in Beth-Shean, Israel, now in the collections of the Penn Museum. https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/0c6967328ec4236f19b59d986333b457.jpg 383f877afa39d9c5f44fee1e8138db2c https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/329f76a74fbf396d1b86a6722f443c40.jpeg 9b311d1a79068e1ca400094e5ea40fb8 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/f5438d2a3ec981eae07ef9e1868345d8.jpg 06542fbab1429871869579f7e7c98c3c https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/7b9e5049f6b79c4a86e19331f04b50b0.jpg 6397c8f5fead67f85ee2660bfa0a1fdc 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 Sculpted Head of a Dionysiac Figure (Pan?) Subject The topic of the resource Dionysus or Pan Description An account of the resource This figural sculpture presented is possibly representative of two mythological Gods from the Greek antiquity, Dionysius or Pan. Dionysius is known as the God of fertility and wildlife but also wine. Pan is known as the God of flocks and pastures but has also been considered the God of all nature. The sculpture here depicts a bearded male with narrow eyes, long nose, and thin lips making it hard to decipher who exactly this might be. However, despite the confusion of who the subject may be, it is evident that this sculpture looks back to Greek mythology during the early Byzantine era. 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 Late 4th – Early 5th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Austin Cooper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Dumbarton Oaks Relation A related resource http://museum.doaks.org/objects-1/info/35684 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Limestone; 15 cm x 8.5 cm x 10 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Sculpture Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1930.10 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/29d020de02d51409fc17f7847c95c377.jpeg daf43a7679bbf70cf96da171ba02b2d5 https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/files/original/190a0dc6f1e1b7f92db952e7862eb28b.jpeg 42688e806cab11a33a0e1a1b99b6f3b2 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 Manuscript of Paulus Aegineta Medical Compendium in Seven Books Description An account of the resource This is a single leaf of a paper manuscript from a 15th-century copy of surgeon Paulus Aegineta’s Medical Compendium in Seven Books, a medical text that compiled what was written about Medicine at the time. Born in 625 AD, Paulus Aegineta was considered the father of early medical writing and the last great Byzantine physician. Here he copies a passage from Synopsis ad Eustathium by a predecessor Oribasius. At one point parchment made of animal skin was often used for manuscripts, but as many animals needed to be killed this was expensive. The transition to cheaper and more accessible allowed for more copies to be made of works like these that preserve these medical texts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paulus Aegineta Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eastern Mediterranean Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Kislak Center for Special Collections; Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 15th Century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grace Luzcando Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Kislak Center for Special Collections; Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 330 x 230 mm , paper Language A language of the resource Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscript leaf Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Misc Mss Box 14 Folder 22 Miscellaneous manuscripts