Unknown Byzantine
Miniature Plaque: Archangel Gabriel

Miniature Plaque: Archangel Gabriel

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Miniature Plaque: Archangel Gabriel
Artist
CultureByzantine
Titles
  • Miniature Plaque: Archangel Gabriel
Date10th–11th century
MediumSoapstone
Dimensions2 7/8 × 1 5/8 in.

Credit LineGift of Miss Annette Finnigan
Object number37.56
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
200 Jamail Atrium
On view

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Department
Arts of Europe and the Mediterranean
Object Type
Provenance Research Ongoing Exhibition History"The Treasury of San Marco," M.D. Anderson Library, University of Houston, January 19–February 8, 1987.

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