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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…