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CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE LEAD ICON
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
The obverse with the Dormition of the Virgin, with Mary's body lying on a bier, attended by the Apostles, her soul represented by a baby held by Christ above, the reverse with stylized cross
3 in. (7.5 cm.) diam.
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
The obverse with the Dormition of the Virgin, with Mary's body lying on a bier, attended by the Apostles, her soul represented by a baby held by Christ above, the reverse with stylized cross
3 in. (7.5 cm.) diam.
Provenance
European private collection, 1960s.
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