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Bowl Base with Christ Giving Martyrs' Crowns to Saints Peter and Paul

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.…

Hanging Lamp with Hand Holding a Cross

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…

Bracelet with Bust of Roma

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…

Standing Warrior from a Rosette Casket

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…

Mathematical Tables

The mathematical tables pictured here are most likely from a Christian community and school in Fayyum, Egypt during the 6th or 7th century. The…

Icon with the Crucifixion

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…