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Early Byzantine Art

With the deposition in 476 of Romulus Augustulus, the last western Roman emperor, Constantinople became the absolute center of Byzantium. Under certain rulers, such as Justinian I (527–565) and Herakleios (610–641), the empire enjoyed enormous prosperity, both economically and territorially. The luxurious materials and fine craftsmanship of art made in this period reflect the empire’s vast resources and the skillfulness of its artists.

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Image of Paten with the Communion of the Apostles

Paten with the Communion of the Apostles

Early Byzantine
6th century
silver, gilding and niello
BZ.1924.5

Image of Necklace with Pendant of Aphrodite Anadyomene

Necklace with Pendant of Aphrodite Anadyomene

Early Byzantine
early 7th century
gold and lapis lazuli
BZ.1928.6

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Emerald Plasma

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.8

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Necklace with Pearls, Emerald Plasma, and Sapphires

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.9

Image of Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Necklace with Pearls, Sapphires, and Plasma

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.10

Image of Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Two Decorative Pins Connected by a Chain

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.11

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Pair of Earrings with Pearls, Emeralds, and Sapphires

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.12.a-b

Image of Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Pair of Earrings with Pearls and Garnets

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.13.a-b

Image of Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.14

Image of Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Earring with Ruby and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.15

Image of Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Earring with Emerald and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.16

Image of Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Earring with Pearl, Emerald, and Sapphire

Early Byzantine
early 5th century
gold and gems
BZ.1928.17

Image of Hanging with Hestia Polyolbus, "Rich in Blessings"

Hanging with Hestia Polyolbus, "Rich in Blessings"

Early Byzantine
6th century
wool; tapesty weave
BZ.1929.1

Image of Hanging with Two Nereids

Hanging with Two Nereids

Early Byzantine
5th century - 6th century
wool and linen; tapestry weave
BZ.1932.1

Image of Lampstand on Tripod of Felines

Lampstand on Tripod of Felines

Early Byzantine
6th century - early 7th century
bronze
BZ.1933.3

Image of Tunic Clavi

Tunic Clavi

Early Byzantine
7th century - 8th century
wool and linen
BZ.1933.17.a-b

Image of "Hero and Lion" Silk

"Hero and Lion" Silk

Early Byzantine
7th century - 9th century
silk
BZ.1934.1

Image of Diptych of Philoxenus

Diptych of Philoxenus

Early Byzantine
525 CE
ivory
BZ.1935.4.a-b

Image of Upper Part of a Grave Stela with a Deacon-Monk

Upper Part of a Grave Stela with a Deacon-Monk

Early Byzantine
6th century - 7th century
limestone
BZ.1935.11

Image of Pyxis with Moses Receiving the Law and Daniel in the Lions' Den

Pyxis with Moses Receiving the Law and Daniel in the Lions' Den

Early Byzantine
end of 5th century - 6th century
ivory and polychromy
BZ.1936.22

Image of Flabellum

Flabellum

Early Byzantine
565 - 578
silver and gilding
BZ.1936.23

Image of Chalice with Scenes of the Adoration of the Cross

Chalice with Scenes of the Adoration of the Cross

Early Byzantine
late 6th century - early 7th century
glass
BZ.1937.21

Image of Marriage Belt

Marriage Belt

Early Byzantine
late 6th century - early 7th century
gold
BZ.1937.33

Image of Fragment of Chancel Barrier with Holy Sepulcher

Fragment of Chancel Barrier with Holy Sepulcher

Early Byzantine
late 6th century - 7th century
marble
BZ.1938.56

Image of Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Armband with Coins of Phokas and Maurice Tiberius

Early Byzantine
first half of the 7th century
gold
BZ.1938.64

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