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Reliquary in shape of a sarcophagus
Reliquary in shape of a sarcophagus
Artist : Anonymous

Date : near 500

Material : Marble
Acquisition : Promised gift of Miriam N. Rosen (2000)
Art byzantin
Item 65 on 80
Objet(s) d'Art
Object of worship (Reliquaire)

Vitrine : V05

Area related
Byzance



Description   

The gabled stone sarcophagi used for Christian burial were the model for miniature copies throughout the Byzantine Empire as container for relics. They usually held remains, which were thought to be capable of working miracles.

Inscribed in Greek : “In fulfillment of a vow of John the Bishop”.


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