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Date : approx. between 500 and 650
Material : Silver, Gilts
Acquisition : The Attarouthi Treasure (1956)
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Objet(s) d'Art
Object of worship
Vitrine : V01
Area related
Attarouthi (Syrie)
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Chalice with Saint John the Baptist, a saint (probably Saint Stephen), a bishop saint, and crosses. The generous size of this chalice is evidence of the large number of Christians residing around Attarouthi prior to the rise of Islam.
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