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The Byzantine Collection is world-renowned for its fine collections of portable, sumptuous objects. Encompassing the imperial, ecclesiastical, and secular realms, the collection holds approximately 1,500 objects (of which 1,484 are available here). We continue to add records to our online database and improve the quality of the object photography. If you are trying to locate a specific object not currently available here, please contact [email protected].

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Image of Bowl with Small Ceramic(?) Tesserae set in Gypsum

Bowl with Small Ceramic(?) Tesserae set in Gypsum

Sasanian (style of)
5th century - 6th century (?)
ceramic
BZ.1923.6

Image of Pectoral in the Shape of a Feline

Pectoral in the Shape of a Feline

Scythian
5th century BCE
bronze covered with electrum sheath
BZ.1923.7

Image of Wild Ass Head- or Onager(?) Head-shaped Finial

Wild Ass Head- or Onager(?) Head-shaped Finial

Scythian
7th century BCE - early 6th century BCE
bronze
BZ.1923.8

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 Textile with Animals in a Roundel

Textile with Animals in a Roundel

Islamic
10th century - 11th century
silk
BZ.1926.1

Image of Fringed Garment with Inscription

Fringed Garment with Inscription

Islamic
12th century
silk
BZ.1926.2

Image of Pair of Buckles with Winged Horses

Pair of Buckles with Winged Horses

Mongolian
1st century - 2nd century
bronze
BZ.1926.4-5

Image of "Elephant Tamer" Textile

"Elephant Tamer" Textile

Islamic
10th century
complementary weft-faced weave with twill interlacing (samite) in polychrome silk
BZ.1927.1

Image of Palette in the Shape of a Fish (modern forgery)

Palette in the Shape of a Fish (modern forgery)

Egyptian ?
20th century
slate
BZ.1927.2

Image of Lion's Head

Lion's Head

Roman, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 323-30 BCE
323 BCE - 30 BCE (?)
steatite
BZ.1927.8

Image of Knife with an Animal in relief attached to the Handle

Knife with an Animal in relief attached to the Handle

Siberian
6th century BCE - 5th century BCE
bronze
BZ.1928.3

Image of Knife with an Animal in relief attached to the Handle

Knife with an Animal in relief attached to the Handle

Southern Siberia
6th century BCE - 5th century BCE
bronze
BZ.1928.4

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