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Plaque with Pair of Eyes Symbolizing the All-seeing Power of God

Byzantine (Artist)
ca. 600
silver
(Byzantium and Early Russia)

Inscription

[Translation] [May they be] acceptable.

Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.

[Found near Ma'aret en-Noman, Syria, prior to 1945]; Henri Seyrig, Beirut [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1956, by gift.

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1986 Silver Treasure from Early Byzantium. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
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Geographies

(Place of Origin) Syria, Ma'aret en-Noman (Place of Discovery)

Measurements

1 3/16 x 1 13/16 x 3/16 in. (3.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of M. Henri Seyrig, 1956

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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57.1865.562

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