Roma. Vaticano - Museo Cristiano. Capsella in argento ritrovata in Cartagine (VI secolo). (Ed.ne Alinari) N.° 29799
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TIFF
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Start date
500
End date
599
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Silver capsella decorated with embossed Christian motifs. One side of the box depicts a group of sheep moving towards a lamb at the centre. The lamb carries a cross on the back. On the lid, a standing anonymous martyr between two candelabra holds a crown in his hands. He is crowned by the divine hand of God, descending from the sky.
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