Washington, Dumbarton Oaks Collection, necklace

Format

TIFF

Start date
575
End date
699
Historical period
Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description

Necklace from Antiochia, Syria. Chain with 21 medallions with border decorated with beads with busts of divinities (Dionysus, Hermes, Poseidon and Asclepius). At the two ends there are two greater medallions with wedding scenes.

Chronological details: End of the 6th c. - 7th c. AD

Language
Ancient Greek
Physical type
- (AAT Getty)
Medium
- (AAT Getty)
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