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.
Intaglio with Abraxas and Magical Inscription
1st-4th century CE (Roman Imperial)
42.869
Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.685
Floor or Cushion Cover Fragment with Running Hares
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.510
Garment Decoration ("Clavus") with a Scene of the Chase
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.464
Garment Decoration ("Segmentum") with Man Killing Panther
4th-5th century (Early Byzantine)
83.737
