Byzantium and Early Russia
The Walters Art Museum holds one of the leading collections of Byzantine Art in the United States. Henry Walters took an early interest in Byzantine art, buying at a time when there were limited collectors in this field. The strengths of the Walters’ collection include a group of over two thousand decorative tile fragments, the Hama collection of liturgical silver and illuminated manuscripts. The Walters’ Byzantine art is supported by an important collection of Russian and Orthodox icons.
The Walters Art Museum holds one of the leading collections of Byzantine Art in the United States. Henry Walters took an early interest in Byzantine art, buying at a time when there were limited collectors in this field. The strengths of the Walters’ collection include a group of over two thousand decorative tile fragments, the Hama collection of liturgical silver and illuminated manuscripts. The Walters’ Byzantine art is supported by an important collection of Russian and Orthodox icons.
Wall Hanging or Curtain Fragment with Hunt Scene
6th-7th century (Early Byzantine)
83.717
"Shrine" Type Ring, Perhaps Referring to the Holy Sepulchre
6th century (Late Antique)
54.2852
Wall Hanging or Curtain Fragment with Riderless Horse
6th century (Early Byzantine)
83.461
Garment Decoration with Branch of a Tree and Two Birds
6th-8th century (Early Byzantine)
83.483