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The Jaharis Lectionary

This 12th-century Byzantine illuminated lectionary contains readings from all four Gospels (John, Matthew, Luke, and Mark) arranged in the order in…

Ewer with Humans and Animals

This ewer, or a washing vessel, was typically used in either a domestic or liturgical setting. The setting in which the ewer was used is currently…

Manuscript of Paulus Aegineta Medical Compendium in Seven Books

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…

Sculpted Head of a Dionysiac Figure (Pan?)

This figural sculpture presented is possibly representative of two mythological Gods from the Greek antiquity, Dionysius or Pan. Dionysius is known…

Door Handle Knocker

This bronze door knocker features a hollow lion's head. Surrounding the lion’s head are nine knobs radiating outwards. Possibly made in Constantinople…

Solidus of Phocas

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…

St. Nicholas Ring

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…

Fragment of a Hanging with Two Figures in Arcades

This textile furnishing was found in Egypt in a burial context, alongside many other tapestry fragments. Originally used as a wall hanging, this piece…

Capital with Bust of the Archangel Michael

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…

Pair of Kolti with Sirens

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…