Publication Date
6th-7th century (Late Antique)
Publication Place
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The Walters Art Museum
Subject
Culture: Byzantine | more | less
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions: fragment A: 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 1/16 in. (1.8 x 8 x 0.1 cm);
fragment B: 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/16 in. (1.7 x 5.7 x 0.1 cm);
fragment C: 11/16 x 2 1/4 x 1/16 in. (1.8 x 5.7 x 0.1 cm)
Library
Digital Library of the Middle East
Library Asset ID
54.2657
Record ID
walters-30538
Library Location
The Walters Art Museum
Date
6th-7th century (Late Antique)
Notes
Originally made up of seven inscribed medallions, this armband demonstrates the intermixing of Christian, Jewish, and pagan imagery on an object of magical, medicinal purpose. Judging by the inscriptions, most armbands (made in Byzantine Syria and Egypt) were used to treat abdominal disorders.For the latest information about this object, armbands, visit art.thewalters.org. | Dynasty: | Inscriptions: [Transcription] + Ὁ κατοικῶν ἐν βοηθία τοῦ [Ὑψίστου]; [Translation] + He who dwells in the shelter of [the Most High] (cf. Psalm 91:1) | Reign: | Style: | more | less
Parçası Olduğu
BYZ | Medieval Art
Malzeme
bronze
