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David Presented to Saul
(Byzantium and Early Russia)
This fragment may have belonged to the same colorfully decorated tunic as Walters 83.727. Both pieces tell the story of King David. This fragment depicts David the musician. The ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbol of life, was adopted by Egyptian Christians as a variant of the cross. Its presence between the heads of the two figures suggests a Christian owner. Several smaller roundels with equestrian figures originally accompanied the scene.
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.
Estate of Dikran Kelekian; Charles Kelekian [date of acquisition unknown], by inheritance; Walters Art Museum, 1977, by purchase.
Exhibitions
| 1980 | Undercover Stories in Art. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Conservation
| Date | Description | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2013 | Examination | Examined |
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
25 3/8 x 10 3/16 in. (64.5 x 25.8 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1977
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
83.728