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.
![Image for Intaglio with Abraxas and Magical Inscription](https://art.thewalters.org/wp-content/themes/art-thewalters-org/assets/images/temp/card-placeholder@2x.jpg)
Intaglio with Abraxas and Magical Inscription
1st-4th century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.869
![Image for Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL7_83.685_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.685
![Image for Floor or Cushion Cover Fragment with Running Hares](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL7_83.510_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Floor or Cushion Cover Fragment with Running Hares
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.510
![Image for Garment Decoration ("Clavus") with a Scene of the Chase](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PS4_83.464_Fnt_DD_AT19_0909-tms.jpg)
Garment Decoration ("Clavus") with a Scene of the Chase
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.464
![Image for Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther](https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/thumbnails/PL7_83.737_Fnt_BW.jpg)
Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.737