CultureByzantine
Titles
- Christian Medallion/Applique Disk
Date501–700 AD
PlaceSyria
MediumMolded glass
Dimensions1 7/8 in. (maximum diameter)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number70.94
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
200 Jamail Atrium
Exposé
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Department
AntiquitiesObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Design is formed of the two greek letters XP (Chi and Rho) the first letters for the greek word for Christ, forming a greek cross
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525–400 BC
Core-formed glass with two trailed handles of contrasting blue glass
2003.135
500–450 BC
Silver
40.146
