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Byzantine Chalice
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Byzantine Chalice

A Byzantine chalice, c. 1070 CE. Made with a semi-precious stone body and gold stem, the cup is decorated with enamel plaques. (Treasury of Saint Mark’s, Venice)
Byzantine Empire c. 626 CE
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Byzantine Empire c. 626 CE

A map of the Byzantine empire c. 626 CE.
Byzantine Discussion
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Byzantine Discussion

Artist's impression of a discussion between a man and a woman in an ancient Byzantine church. Created by Amplitude Studios for the video game Humankind.
Byzantine Gold Earrings from Egypt
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Byzantine Gold Earrings from Egypt

These earrings show the skill and the quality achieved by Byzantine jewellers. They come from a treasure of 36 pieces found in Egypt (the treasure is shared between museums in London, Berlin, and New York), which at this time, was part of...
Byzantine Church Pulpit from Petra
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Byzantine Church Pulpit from Petra

Byzantine church pulpit, found broken into pieces at its original location in the "Blue Chapel" on the northern ridge of the Petra city center, Jordan, dating from the 6th century. Petra was a Bishopric See in the Byzantine Empire. The pulpit...
Byzantine Medallion with Pagan Imagery
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Byzantine Medallion with Pagan Imagery

While Christianity was the state religion of the Byzantine Empire, pagan imagery remained popular. Knowledge of classical literature, which often portrayed the lives of pagan gods and heroes, was considered a sign of culture and good education...
Byzantine Silver Dish with Pagan Imagery
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Byzantine Silver Dish with Pagan Imagery

While Christianity was the state religion of the Byzantine Empire, pagan imagery remained popular. Knowledge of classical literature, which often portrayed the lives of pagan gods and heroes, was considered a sign of culture and good education...
Byzantine Bowl with Female Figure
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Byzantine Bowl with Female Figure

This bowl, dating to the 14th-15th century CE, features a stylized figure of a woman. It is glazed on the inside, and partially on the outside. Made in Cyprus. Discovered in Cyprus. Measures 6.4 cm in height and 16.3 cm in diameter. (British...
Byzantine Ivory Casket
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Byzantine Ivory Casket

Made in Constantinople in the 11th century CE, this casket is made of ivory and bone, and has gilded copper mounts. Depicted are dancers waging mock battles and taming a panther. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
Byzantine Hexagonal Jug
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Byzantine Hexagonal Jug

Created in the 6th or 7th century CE, this moulded glass jug measures 15.1 x 8.6 x 7.5 cm. This photo shows a stepped cross, representing one constructed at the site of Jesus' crucifixion by Thoedosius II. The relief designs were produced...
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