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Old Testament Fragment; Enarratio in prophetam Isaiam

This 10th-century Greek manuscript fragment consists of one folio of the Book of Wisdom and a religious commentary by Basil of Caesarea. It originated…

Orthodox Liturgical Roll Fragments

Three fragments of an 11th century manuscript from about 1040 -1099 CE, roll of the Liturgy of St. Basil in the Byzantine Rite of the Eastern Orthodox…

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…

Pros mathēmatikous (Against The Professors)

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Russia, Isidore of Kiev, copied the second century Pros mathēmatikous (Against the Professors) originally written by…

Round-Mouthed Jug

The body of this light green jug was free-blown, while the handle and other decorative threads were added by hand. This glass jug was excavated from…

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…

Six Silver Plates with Scenes from the Early Life of David

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…

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…

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…