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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 "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 Fragment of a Tiraz Associated with Fakhr al-Dawla

Fragment of a Tiraz Associated with Fakhr al-Dawla

Islamic
976-997
linen
BZ.1930.2

Image of Textile with Birds in Roundels

Textile with Birds in Roundels

Islamic
10th century
silk
BZ.1930.3

Image of Fragment of Tiraz naming al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

Fragment of Tiraz naming al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

Islamic
969 - 975 (H. 358-365)
silk on linen
BZ.1933.14

Image of Fragment of Tiraz Naming al-'Aziz bi-Allah

Fragment of Tiraz Naming al-'Aziz bi-Allah

Islamic
975 - 996 (H. 365-386, probably H.368)
linen and silk on linen
BZ.1933.27

Image of Fragment of Tiraz naming al-Muqtadir bi-Allah

Fragment of Tiraz naming al-Muqtadir bi-Allah

Islamic
918 - 919 (H.306)
silk on linen
BZ.1933.35

Image of Fragment with Inscription

Fragment with Inscription

Islamic
10th century
ink on plain weave in undyed linen
BZ.1933.36

Image of Ikat Fragments with Inscription

Ikat Fragments with Inscription

Islamic
later 10th century
gold and paint on cotton
BZ.1933.37

Image of Fragment of Tiraz with Qur'anic Passage Naming al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

Fragment of Tiraz with Qur'anic Passage Naming al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah

Islamic
969 - 975 (H. 358-365)
linen and silk
BZ.1933.38

Image of Striped Ikat with Inscription

Striped Ikat with Inscription

Islamic
10th century
cotton
BZ.1933.40

Image of Fragment with Pseudo-Inscription

Fragment with Pseudo-Inscription

Byzantine
10th century
linen and silk
BZ.1933.41

Image of Striped Ikat with Inscription

Striped Ikat with Inscription

Islamic
10th century
cotton and silk
BZ.1933.42

Image of Cameo-cut Bust of Christ Blessing

Cameo-cut Bust of Christ Blessing

Byzantine
10th century
sapphire
BZ.1936.17

Image of Plaque with the Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin)

Plaque with the Koimesis (Dormition of the Virgin)

Middle Byzantine
last quarter of the 10th century
ivory
BZ.1937.5

Image of Plaque with the Incredulity of Thomas

Plaque with the Incredulity of Thomas

Middle Byzantine
mid 10th century
ivory
BZ.1937.7

Image of Plaque with Jewelled Cross and the Bust of an Emperor

Plaque with Jewelled Cross and the Bust of an Emperor

Middle Byzantine
mid 10th century
ivory
BZ.1937.18

Image of Virgin Hodegetria, St. John the Baptist, and St. Basil from a plaque

Virgin Hodegetria, St. John the Baptist, and St. Basil from a plaque

Middle Byzantine
Second half of 10th century
ivory
BZ.1939.8

Image of Fragment of Tiraz Naming al-Mu‘izz li-Din Allah

Fragment of Tiraz Naming al-Mu‘izz li-Din Allah

Islamic
969 - 975 (probably H. 358-365)
linen and silk
BZ.1941.1

Image of Hanging Lamp and Chains

Hanging Lamp and Chains

Middle Byzantine
10th century
glass
BZ.1946.3

Image of Virgin Hodegetria

Virgin Hodegetria

Middle Byzantine
second half of the 10th century
ivory
BZ.1946.14

Image of Apostles Casket

Apostles Casket

Middle Byzantine
second half of the 10th century
ivory and bone
BZ.1947.9

Image of Triptych Leaf with St. Constantine

Triptych Leaf with St. Constantine

Middle Byzantine
mid 10th century
ivory
BZ.1947.11

Image of Processional Cross

Processional Cross

Byzantine
10th century
gilt bronze
BZ.1951.22

Image of Standing Warrior from a Rosette Casket

Standing Warrior from a Rosette Casket

Byzantine
10h century
ivory
BZ.1952.11

Image of Descent from the Cross

Descent from the Cross

Middle Byzantine
Second half of 10th century
ivory
BZ.1952.12

Image of Ornament with Fleuron

Ornament with Fleuron

Byzantine
late 10th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1953.12.67

Image of Ornament with Floral Motif

Ornament with Floral Motif

Byzantine
10th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1953.12.68

Image of Ornament with Tendril-Scroll Motif

Ornament with Tendril-Scroll Motif

Byzantine
late 10th century
enamel on gold
BZ.1953.12.70

Image of Ornament ion the Shape of the Bust of an Archangel

Ornament ion the Shape of the Bust of an Archangel

Byzantine
10th century
gold
BZ.1953.12.72

Image of Ring with Triple Bezel

Ring with Triple Bezel

Byzantine
10th century
gold and gems
BZ.1953.12.82

Image of Ring with Bezel framed by Globules

Ring with Bezel framed by Globules

Byzantine
10th century
gold
BZ.1953.12.84

Image of Cross of Romanos II and Basil II

Cross of Romanos II and Basil II

Middle Byzantine
960 - 963
silver and niello
BZ.1953.12.93

Image of Earring with Disk and Sphere Pendant

Earring with Disk and Sphere Pendant

Byzantine
10th century
gold with pearls
BZ.1957.56

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.1

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.2

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.3

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.4

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.5

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.6

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.7

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.8

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.9

Image of Fragment of Painted Tile

Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.10

Image of Small Fragment of Painted Tile

Small Fragment of Painted Tile

Byzantine
10th century
paint on ceramic
BZ.1962.36.11

Image of Four Female Intercessory Figures

Four Female Intercessory Figures

Byzantine
10th century
copper
BZ.1963.25

Image of Archangel Gabriel

Archangel Gabriel

Middle Byzantine
second half of the 10th century
ivory
BZ.1972.21

Image of St. Hermolaos

St. Hermolaos

Byzantine
late 10th century
copper
BZ.1987.2

Image of Gold and Pearl Crescent Earring

Gold and Pearl Crescent Earring

Middle Byzantine
first half of the 10th century
gold with pearls
BZ.1994.3.1

Image of Ring

Ring

Early Byzantine
first half of the 10th century
gold with pearls
BZ.1994.3.2

Image of St. Matthew, belonging to Casket BZ.1947.9

St. Matthew, belonging to Casket BZ.1947.9

Byzantine
second half of the 10th century
bone
BZ.1995.15

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