Byzantine

The Byzantine Empire (c. 330–1453 CE), centered in Constantinople, bridged Roman and medieval worlds. It fused Greek, Roman, and Christian legacies.

Silver chalice from the Beth Misona Treasure, c. 500–700 CE

Beth Misona Treasure Chalice (c.500-700 CE)

Antiquities Asia Byzantine Ceremonial & Religious

The Beth Misona chalice was forged c. 500–700 CE, this Byzantine silver chalice from Syria shows portraits of saints and Christ.

Byzantine ivory panel of the enthroned Virgin and Child, Constantinople, 950–1025

Enthroned Mother of God (950-1025 CE)

Antiquities Byzantine Ceremonial & Religious Europe

Carved 950–1025 CE, this Byzantine ivory panel from Constantinople seats the mother of god and Christ with angels above.

Byzantine concave gold scyphate coin, struck 1059–1067 CE

Scyphate (1059-1067 CE)

Antiquities Byzantine Coins and Currency Europe

Struck 1059–1067 CE, this concave gold scyphate coin from Byzantium shows Christ enthroned and Emperor Constantine X crowned.