Beth Misona Treasure Chalice (c.500-700 CE)
Forged c. 500–700 CE, this Byzantine silver chalice from Syria shows portraits of saints and Christ.
Byzantine
The Byzantine Empire (c. 330–1453 CE), centered in Constantinople, bridged Roman and medieval worlds. It fused Greek, Roman, and Christian legacies.
Enthroned Mother of God (950-1025 CE)
Carved 950–1025 CE, this Byzantine ivory panel from Constantinople seats the Virgin and Christ with angels above.
Scyphate (1059-1067 CE)
Struck 1059–1067 CE, this concave gold coin from Byzantium shows Christ enthroned and Emperor Constantine X crowned.