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

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.

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