Cyprus Medieval Museum: Table of Offerings (MM420, E. 559a)
Format
TIFF
Start date
500
End date
599
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description
Fragment. Relief decoration of the Sacrifice of Abraham. The decoration is on the edge of the table of offerings. Abraham is on the moment of sacrificing Isaac who is kneeling in front of a tree and an altar. The hand of God is seen to the right side of Abraham showing a ram. Behind the ram is a man. Everybody looks to the right except for Abraham who is looking to the right.
Provenance: Lampousa Karavas, Early Christian Basilica
Language
zxx
Physical type
Medium
Size
Height: 25 cm; Length: 48.2 cm; Thickness: 0.7- 3.8 cm
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