Byzantine Empire

A vibrant civilization from the 4th to 15th centuries CE, renowned for its opulent art, intricate mosaics, and Christian heritage.

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.