Date : approx. between 500 and 650
Material : Silver
Acquisition : The Attarouthi Treasure (1956)
Art byzantin
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Objets d'Art
Object of worship (Colombe liturgique)
Vitrine : V01
Area related
Attarouthi (Syrie)
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The dove, with wings spread and feet tucked up as if in flight, represents the Holy Spirit that appeared over the head of Christ when he was baptized by Saint John the Baptist. Early authors mention the presence of doves over altars of churches from Constantinople to Tours in France. This is the earliest known example to the type. Originally a small cross hung from the loop in its beak.
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