Six Silver Plates with Scenes from the Early Life of David
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Title
Six Silver Plates with Scenes from the Early Life of David
Subject
Scenes from the early life of David
Description
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 for display in a noble person's house. Byzantine work, made in Constantinople, and found in Cyprus. Artist unknown. Gifted by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1971 and on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date
629-630 CE
Contributor
Emily Feyrer
Rights
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Relation
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464375
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464376
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464377
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464378
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464379
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464380
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464376
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464377
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464378
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464379
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464380
Format
Cast and engraved silver
Type
Plates
Identifier
17.190.394-.399
Collection
Citation
“Six Silver Plates with Scenes from the Early Life of David,” Byzantine Philly, accessed June 19, 2025, https://byzantinephilly.lcdss.reclaim.hosting/items/show/5.