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

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

Sasanian
5th century - 6th century (?)
ceramic
BZ.1923.5

Image of Applique with Feline

Applique with Feline

Sino-Siberian (?)
Date Unknown
bronze
BZ.1929.20

Image of Applique of a Stylized Animal

Applique of a Stylized Animal

Central Asian (?)
Date Unknown
bronze
BZ.1929.35

Image of Plaque with Incised Decoration

Plaque with Incised Decoration

Islamic
Date Unknown
bone or ivory
BZ.1939.3

Image of Labradorite Column

Labradorite Column

Date Unknown
labradorite
BZ.1940.78

Image of Labradorite Column

Labradorite Column

Date Unknown
labradorite
BZ.1940.79

Image of Glass Weight or Jeton with Letters on Reverse

Glass Weight or Jeton with Letters on Reverse

Byzantine
Date Unknown
glass
BZ.1943.9

Image of Ring with lllegible Inscription on Bezel

Ring with lllegible Inscription on Bezel

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2295

Image of Ring with Greek Lettering on Bezel

Ring with Greek Lettering on Bezel

Date Unknown
BZ.1947.2.2296

Image of Ring with Greek Inscriptions on Bezel

Ring with Greek Inscriptions on Bezel

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2297

Image of Ring with Greek Inscription and Scalloped Edge

Ring with Greek Inscription and Scalloped Edge

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2298

Image of Ring with Engraved Church and Greek Inscription on Bezel

Ring with Engraved Church and Greek Inscription on Bezel

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2299

Image of Ring with Birdlike Creature on Bezel

Ring with Birdlike Creature on Bezel

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2300

Image of Ring with Long-Horned Animal on Bezel

Ring with Long-Horned Animal on Bezel

Date Unknown
Bronze (?), copper alloy
BZ.1947.2.2301

Image of Ring with Criss-Cross Pattern on Bezel

Ring with Criss-Cross Pattern on Bezel

Date Unknown
BZ.1947.2.2302

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.47.a

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.68

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.73

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.80

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.140

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.141

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.236

Image of Ceramic Bowl (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Bowl (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.288

Image of Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherd (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.395

Image of Ceramic Sherds (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherds (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.396

Image of Ceramic Sherds (Rice Collection)

Ceramic Sherds (Rice Collection)

Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1948.16.452

Image of Fragment

Fragment

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1953.2.47

Image of "Capricorn" Relief

"Capricorn" Relief

Date Unknown
porphyry and colored marbles (green)
BZ.1953.4

Image of Hoop Earring with Monster's Head

Hoop Earring with Monster's Head

Date Unknown
gold
BZ.1953.12.28

Image of Rectangular link Chain with Pendant Pearl

Rectangular link Chain with Pendant Pearl

Date Unknown
gold with pearls
BZ.1953.12.35

Image of Foliate Ornament withTwisted-wire Border

Foliate Ornament withTwisted-wire Border

Medieval
Date Unknown
gold
BZ.1953.12.49

Image of Ring with Double-Headed Eagle on Rectangular Bezel

Ring with Double-Headed Eagle on Rectangular Bezel

Date Unknown
electrum with niello
BZ.1953.12.87

Image of Bar (?) in the Form of a Stylized Fish

Bar (?) in the Form of a Stylized Fish

Date Unknown
gold
BZ.1953.12.101

Image of Straight Pin with Pearl Head

Straight Pin with Pearl Head

Date Unknown
gold with pearls
BZ.1953.12.102.a

Image of Wavy Pin with Pearl Head in Floral Mount

Wavy Pin with Pearl Head in Floral Mount

Date Unknown
gold with pearls
BZ.1953.12.102.b

Image of Inscribed Papyrus Fragment

Inscribed Papyrus Fragment

Coptic
Date Unknown
ink on papyrus
BZ.1971.31

Image of Fragment

Fragment

Date Unknown
BZ.1972.9

Image of Bowl

Bowl

Roman
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1976.6

Image of Fifteen Potsherds

Fifteen Potsherds

Middle Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1977.6.1-15

Image of Bowl with Floral Decoration

Bowl with Floral Decoration

Late Byzantine
Date Unknown
ceramic
BZ.1977.42

Image of Miscellaneous Materials from Hagia Sophia

Miscellaneous Materials from Hagia Sophia

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.8.1-278

Image of Cramps, Nails, and Instruments

Cramps, Nails, and Instruments

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.9

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.1

Powdered Mosaic Glass from Nicaea, St. Sophia, and Venice

Byzantine
Date Unknown
glass
BZ.1985.10.1

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.2

Miscellaneous Tesserae

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.10.2

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.3

Miscellaneous Tesserae

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.10.3

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.4

Miscellaneous Tesserae and Mother-of-Pearl

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.10.4

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.5

Gold Glass Tesserae in Setting Bed

Byzantine
Date Unknown
gold glass
BZ.1985.10.5

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.10.6

Miscellaneous Tesserae

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.10.6

Thumbnail for missing image of BZ.1985.11.1

Mosaic Setting Bed, Fresco Fragments, and Teeth

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.11.1

Image of Miscellaneous Ceramics, Glass, Metal Fragments

Miscellaneous Ceramics, Glass, Metal Fragments

Byzantine
Date Unknown
BZ.1985.11.2.1-6

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