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Revetment of Tiles with an Orans Figure in the Center (possible modern forgery)


Sasanian
5th century - 6th century (?)
106.7 cm x 104.1 cm (42 in. x 41 in.)
ceramic
BZ.1923.5

Not on view


Permalink: http://museum.doaks.org/objects-1/info/35975

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Description
Revetement of tiles with figure in relief in center. Recessed dots in the surrounding tiles form geometric designs.


Acquisition History
Purchased from the dealer Charles Vignier (1863–1934), Paris, by Mildred Barnes and Robert Woods Bliss, 1923 - November 29, 1940;

Gifted to Harvard University, November 29, 1940;

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Byzantine Collection, Washington, D.C.


Object Last Modified: 5/25/2022