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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 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 Hanging with Hestia Polyolbus, "Rich in Blessings"

Hanging with Hestia Polyolbus, "Rich in Blessings"

Early Byzantine
6th century
wool; tapesty weave
BZ.1929.1

Image of Textile Fragments with Marine Imagery

Textile Fragments with Marine Imagery

Early Byzantine
first half of the 6th century
wool
BZ.1929.1.a

Image of Tripod Lampstand or Candlestick

Tripod Lampstand or Candlestick

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1932.9

Image of Tall Candlestick or Lampstand (?) on Tripod Base

Tall Candlestick or Lampstand (?) on Tripod Base

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1932.10

Image of Diptych of Philoxenus

Diptych of Philoxenus

Early Byzantine
525 CE
ivory
BZ.1935.4.a-b

Image of Column with Lion Protome Capital

Column with Lion Protome Capital

Early Byzantine
second half of the 6th century
limestone
BZ.1935.5

Image of Flabellum

Flabellum

Early Byzantine
565 - 578
silver and gilding
BZ.1936.23

Image of An Antelope Drinking (at the Foot of the Cross)

An Antelope Drinking (at the Foot of the Cross)

Early Byzantine
mid 6th century
marble
BZ.1936.44

Image of Two-spouted Lamp with Crosses on Lid and Handle

Two-spouted Lamp with Crosses on Lid and Handle

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1939.9.1

Image of Baluster-Shaped Lampstand

Baluster-Shaped Lampstand

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1939.9.2

Image of Polycandelon for Nine Lamps and a Hemispherical Lamp

Polycandelon for Nine Lamps and a Hemispherical Lamp

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1939.10

Image of Fragment of a Hanging with Horse and Lion

Fragment of a Hanging with Horse and Lion

Early Byzantine
6th century - 7th century
BZ.1939.13

Image of Polycandelon for Six Lamps

Polycandelon for Six Lamps

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1940.19

Image of Polycandelon for Seven Lamps

Polycandelon for Seven Lamps

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1940.20

Image of Belt Tab with Rounded End

Belt Tab with Rounded End

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.5

Image of Belt Ornament with T-Cross Bar

Belt Ornament with T-Cross Bar

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.10

Image of Belt Tab with Monogram

Belt Tab with Monogram

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.11

Image of Slide for Belt Tab

Slide for Belt Tab

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.12

Image of Four Belt Tabs with Rounded Ends

Four Belt Tabs with Rounded Ends

Early Byzantine
late 6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.1-4

Image of Four Belt Ornaments with Beading

Four Belt Ornaments with Beading

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.23.6-9

Image of Belt Buckle

Belt Buckle

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1940.29

Image of Belt Tab with Fabulous Animal in Openwork

Belt Tab with Fabulous Animal in Openwork

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1940.30

Image of Ring with Monogram on Bezel

Ring with Monogram on Bezel

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1940.33

Image of Earring with Tangent Circlet

Earring with Tangent Circlet

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1941.4

Image of Ring with Monogram

Ring with Monogram

Early Byzantine
first half of the 6th century
bronze
BZ.1947.2.2281

Image of Ring with Monogram

Ring with Monogram

Early Byzantine
first half of the 6th century
bronze
BZ.1947.2.2282

Image of Ring with Monogram

Ring with Monogram

Early Byzantine
first half of the 6th century
bronze
BZ.1947.2.2283

Image of Ring with Three Figures on Bezel

Ring with Three Figures on Bezel

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1947.2.2284

Image of Ring with Bust of a Man, a Monogram, and an Inscription on the Bezel

Ring with Bust of a Man, a Monogram, and an Inscription on the Bezel

Early Byzantine
6th century
iron and silver
BZ.1947.2.2285

Image of Ring with Letters and Symbols on Bezel

Ring with Letters and Symbols on Bezel

Early Byzantine
6th century - 7th century
bronze
BZ.1947.2.2287

Image of Medicine Box with Hygieia

Medicine Box with Hygieia

Early Byzantine
6th century
ivory
BZ.1948.15

Image of "Holy Rider" Amulet

"Holy Rider" Amulet

Early Byzantine
6th century
silver
BZ.1948.17.4306

Image of Plate with Phaedra and Hippolytos

Plate with Phaedra and Hippolytos

Early Byzantine
6th century
silver
BZ.1949.6

Image of Hippolytos and Phaedra

Hippolytos and Phaedra

Early Byzantine
6th century
silver
BZ.1949.7

Image of Virgin and Christ Child enthroned flanked by Angels

Virgin and Christ Child enthroned flanked by Angels

Early Byzantine
6th century
lead
BZ.1950.11

Image of Adoration of Christ Child

Adoration of Christ Child

Early Byzantine
6th century (?)
rock crystal
BZ.1950.18.1

Image of Lamp with Two Spouts and Cordiform Handle

Lamp with Two Spouts and Cordiform Handle

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1950.28

Image of Lamp with Cordiform Handle

Lamp with Cordiform Handle

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1950.29

Image of Incense Burner with Grape Vine on Lid

Incense Burner with Grape Vine on Lid

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1950.31

Image of Incense Burner with Cross on Top of Lid

Incense Burner with Cross on Top of Lid

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1950.32

Image of Incense Burner or Lantern with Masks on Lid

Incense Burner or Lantern with Masks on Lid

Early Byzantine
6th century
bronze
BZ.1950.33

Image of Hexagonal Jug

Hexagonal Jug

Early Byzantine
6th century (probably)
glass
BZ.1950.34

Image of Christ Emmanuel Enthroned

Christ Emmanuel Enthroned

Early Byzantine
6th century
rock crystal on glass
BZ.1950.35

Image of Belt Buckle with Monogram on Plate

Belt Buckle with Monogram on Plate

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1950.36

Image of Fragmentary Bracelet with Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Fragmentary Bracelet with Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1950.37

Image of Fragmentary Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Fragmentary Medallion of Emperor in a Chariot

Early Byzantine
6th century
gold
BZ.1950.38

Image of Plate with Silenus

Plate with Silenus

Early Byzantine
527-565
silver
BZ.1951.20

Image of Fragment of a Hanging with Flower

Fragment of a Hanging with Flower

Byzantine
6th century (or later)
BZ.1953.2.59

Image of Tunic Cuffbands with Beribboned Birds

Tunic Cuffbands with Beribboned Birds

Byzantine
6th century
wool and linen
BZ.1953.2.70

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