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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.…

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…

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…

Collection of texts on the calendar

A compilatory manuscript filled with diagrams and notes on astrology and a few different calendars. There are multiple contributors to this collection…

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…

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…

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…

Fragment of a Menologion

This Menologion fragment, written in Greek using gall ink on parchment, has been rebound in a 19th century cover. A menologion was a book used to…

Gem Ring

Rings were a very common form of personal adornment within the Byzantine Empire. They would be a means of conveying the wealth and/ or faith of the…

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…